Manufacturing Engineer

Johnson Outdoors Inc

Posting Details

• Posted: August 31, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Locations Showing 1 location Durban Unit 19 Mzimkhulu Drive Dube Trade Port La Mercy, KWAZUL 4399, ZAF

Durban Unit 19 Mzimkhulu Drive Dube Trade Port La Mercy, KWAZUL 4399, ZAF

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Job Details

Description

• Creates, specifies and validates simple to moderately complex manufacturing processes to achieve productivity, quality, cost and organizational objectives. Optimizes the footprint and flow of manufacturing activities through the implementation of lean concepts to promote efficiency, quality and effectiveness.
• Creates metrics and measures manufacturing performance and standards while identifying equipment and process flow bottlenecks.
• Ensures application of ergonomics, workflow and accident prevention measures to maintain efficient and safe utilization of plant facilities. Plans the effective utilization of production facilities and employees.
• Develops and proactively initiates process improvement actions to improve quality and delivery as well as reduce process variation and waste.
• Acts as a liaison between the manufacturing, engineering/R&D staff concerning issues, product design, troubleshooting, functional requirements, quality and efficiency.
• Provides project management support to implement new or improve existing products or processes.
• Performs layout designs and documentation to specify process specifications, instructions and processes.
• Participates in the new product development processes, and provides guidance on enhancements and processes.
• Ensures compliance with established industry safety and design standards and guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Experience

• Required

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, concepts, practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of modern flow manufacturing methods and techniques used in a fast-paced assembly environment.

• Ability to design and build jigs and fixtures

• Understanding of quality and risk management.

• Understanding of basic electronics and physics.

2 years:

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer including experience analyzing and creating manufacturing processes that increase quality, cost and efficiency.