About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Artisan – Prototyping Workshop to manufacture high-quality prototype and production components using conventional and CNC machining techniques. The successful candidate will support engineering development, product validation, and production activities by producing precision-engineered components while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational efficiency within the workshop.
Qualifications and experience:
Key technical skills:
Key responsibilities:
Prototype and Precision Component Manufacturing
Manufacture prototype, production, and precision-engineered components using conventional and CNC machining processes to meet engineering specifications, ensuring high-quality components are delivered on time and to the required quality standards.
Manufacturing Planning and Process Execution
Plan machining methods, tooling, machine setup, and production processes to optimise manufacturing efficiency, precision, and repeatability, resulting in reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality production outcomes.
CNC Machining and Technical Capability
Operate and develop CNC machining processes, tooling, programming, and precision measurement techniques to enhance manufacturing capability and technical expertise, resulting in improved workshop performance and production capability.
Quality, Safety and Workshop Operations
Maintain quality standards, workshop equipment, safe working practices, and housekeeping activities to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing environment that consistently delivers high-quality workmanship.
Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Sharing
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and share technical knowledge with colleagues to strengthen workshop capability, improve manufacturing processes, and enhance overall operational performance.
Our recruitment values:
HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organisational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.
Application Deadline: 11 August 2026
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers page.
If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with global reach. Based in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company develops complete sensor solutions for defence and security applications. As a technology leader, HENSOLDT drives the development of defence electronics and optronics and is continuously expanding its portfolio based on innovative approaches to data management, robotics and cyber security.
In 2023, HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of 1.85 billion euros. Following the acquisition of ESG GmbH, the company employs around 8,500 people. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX.
HENSOLDT has 10 manufacturing sites - located in Germany, South Africa, the UK and France. Our company benefits from our international footprint with offices on all continents.
Our Headquarter is located in Taufkirchen near Munich. Our main sites have all their own product lines and are located in innovative areas: Ulm, Taufkirchen, Friedrichshafen, Oberkochen, Wetzlar and Kiel in Germany, Pretoria and Irene in South Africa, Enfiled close to London, and Plaisir close to Paris.
Why join us?
We pioneer with passion to create competitive premium electronics. Our core competence is to detect and protect: we make an essential contribution to protecting people and nations. We offer various and challenging positions with development perspectives in a friendly and cooperative atmosphere in teams, where collaboration is a key value shared by everyone. Within HENSOLDT you can be a pioneer, take part in new challenges, co-create our company and grow: “Be the Pioneer of our Future!”
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