Head of Engineering and Manufacturing Support

West Coast Personnel • Maitland, Western Cape • Posted June 28, 2026

About the Role

A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Engineering Executive / Senior Engineering Manager to lead the Engineering, Maintenance, and Toolroom functions within a high-performance manufacturing environment.
This is a senior engineering leadership opportunity suited to a technically strong, hands-on leader with extensive experience in discrete manufacturing environments. The successful candidate will combine engineering governance, manufacturing engineering expertise, maintenance and reliability leadership, and factory-floor operational support capability.

Key Responsibilities


  • Lead the Engineering, Maintenance, and Toolroom functions

  • Drive engineering governance, technical standards, and reliability systems

  • Support manufacturing operations through strong engineering leadership

  • Oversee asset care, maintenance strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Manage CAPEX ...