Manufacturing Engineer in Training

About the role

Join a leading metal manufacturing company as a Manufacturing Engineer in Training. This entry‑level position offers hands‑on exposure to high‑pressure die casting, robotics, and automation while you develop core engineering competencies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the design and optimisation of manufacturing processes.
• Support material handling and workflow improvements on the shop floor.
• Collect, analyse and report production data to identify bottlenecks.
• Participate in metallurgy and high‑pressure die‑casting projects under senior engineers.
• Collaborate with robotics and automation teams to implement process upgrades.

Required profile

• Graduate in Mechanical, Metallurgical or Industrial Engineering seeking practical experience.
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport.
• Ability to provide contactable references and recent payslips.

Required skills

• Manufacturing
• Material Handling
• Process Improvement
• Metallurgy
• High Pressure Die Casting
• Robotics
• Automation
• Process Design
• Data Collection
• Analysis
• Reporting
• Problem Solving

What we offer

• Basic salary up to R 16 000 per month, negotiable based on experience.
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in metal manufacturing, die‑casting, robotics and automation.
• Professional development within a growing engineering team.