Production Engineer at African Industries Group (AIG)

Job Summary 

• We are hiring an experienced Production Engineer to join our dynamic Production team.
• This role is ideal for a technically strong professional with hands-on exposure to fabrication, welding, NDT, and production operations within a structured manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production, welding, and NDT operations in alignment with MIS and ISO procedures.
• Monitor, maintain, and analyze daily machine output and extra operations based on production plans.
• Interpret fabrication and structural drawings and efficiently coordinate shop-floor activities.
• Execute work allocation, production scheduling, and manpower supervision.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes of defects, and implement corrective actions to minimize rework and rejection.
• Maintain accurate ISO documentation, ensure compliance during internal/external audits, and uphold strong shop-floor discipline.
• Operate and supervise various machines including:
• CNC Angle & Plate Punching machines
• Plasma cutting machines
• Hydraulic press, Press brake, Shearing machine
• Drilling, Heel milling, Angle Notching & Stamping machines
• Section straightening machines and hot bending equipment
• Promote 5S methodology, enforce general safety practices, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

 Requirements
Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Production Engineer in a fabrication/manufacturing setting.
• Sound experience in fabrication of:
• Oil & Gas structures
• Transmission towers
• Telecom towers
• Solar structures
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, fit-up techniques, ISO documentation, and ERP/SAP systems.

Desired:

• 8 years relevant industry experience.
• COREN registration.