Process Engineer - Materials

ISUZU MOTORS SOUTH AFRICA

This role serves as a key interface between the organisation and its chemical and paint suppliers, ensuring that high-quality chemical and paint batches are consistently supplied to the site. The incumbent will evaluate supplier laboratory reports and technical data to confirm that materials meet the required quality and performance standards before approval for use.

The role is also responsible for monitoring and evaluating Paint Shop processes, materials, consumables and related operating conditions. This includes overseeing activities from batch approval and material introduction through to ongoing process optimisation. The incumbent will work closely with relevant internal teams and suppliers to identify opportunities to improve material performance, process efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness, while supporting the Paint Shop’s operational and budget optimisation objectives.

The engineer must understand the purpose, process parameters, equipment, materials, quality requirements, safety risks, control methods, and upstream/downstream impact of each process stage.