Feltex Automotive invites applications from ambitious and motivated Industrial Engineering graduates for their Graduate Programme based in East London, Eastern Cape. This programme offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced automotive environment while building a strong foundation for a successful engineering career. Feltex Automotive is recognized globally for its high-quality products and trusted partnerships with leading motor manufacturers, offering graduates the chance to contribute to an organization that values innovation, precision, and operational excellence.

The Industrial Engineering Graduate will be responsible for supporting various aspects of production and process management. Key duties include measuring, recording, and analysing production-related key performance indicators to ensure efficient operations. Graduates will ensure adherence to standardised work procedures and investigate manufacturing challenges to resolve problems and address sub-standard performance. Monitoring and controlling the Kanban system will be part of daily responsibilities, along with performing capacity planning and calculations to determine overtime and planned stoppage requirements.

In production management, the graduate will maintain manufacturing and production efficiencies while ensuring the optimal and efficient use of resources. Responsibilities will include monitoring the achievement of daily production targets, analysing variances, and identifying opportunities for improvements. Graduates will assist in balancing production lines, conducting time studies, and developing standard times for all processes to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Project management forms an integral part of this role. The graduate will schedule project activities to ensure effective execution and on-time delivery of planned project milestones. They will also support the timely implementation of lean manufacturing principles, contributing to process optimisation and enhanced operational performance across the facility. Graduates will gain exposure to project coordination, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional teamwork that will develop essential skills for future leadership roles in industrial engineering.

The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering and be capable of reading and interpreting CAD drawings. Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment are essential. Feltex seeks candidates who are eager to learn, proactive in identifying solutions, and committed to contributing to the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Feltex Automotive offers an inclusive and supportive work environment where graduates can apply their technical knowledge while gaining practical experience in industrial engineering. The programme is designed to foster professional development, build technical competence, and prepare graduates for long-term careers within the automotive industry. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about engineering, process optimisation, and contributing to the production of high-quality automotive components.

Applications are encouraged from graduates ready to embark on a challenging and rewarding career path. Feltex Automotive is committed to excellence, innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities for its employees. Join the Feltex team in East London and be part of a globally respected organization that shapes the automotive experience through expertise, collaboration, and dedication to quality.

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