Industrial Process Engineer

Placements24; The Islands (MS); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Process Engineer to join our client’s team in Paarl, South Africa. The role focuses on analyzing, designing, and improving manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, quality, and output.

The successful candidate will collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical field
• At least 5 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing engineering
• Proficiency in process mapping, data analysis, and problem-solving techniques
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and tools
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site and remote tasks

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Create and update process documentation, including flowcharts and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance departments on process-related issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production defects and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and production lines.

Skills

Process mapping

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Teamwork

Hybrid environment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Industrial Process Engineer to join their team in Paarl. This role will focus on the analysis, design, and improvement of manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and output. You will work closely with production teams and management to identify bottlenecks, implement solutions, and ensure adherence to best practices. The successful candidate will possess a strong technical aptitude and a commitment to driving operational excellence within a dynamic industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Create and update process documentation, including flowcharts and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance departments on process-related issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production defects and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and production lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency in process mapping, data analysis, and problem‑solving techniques.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing on‑site and remote tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for skill development and career growth.
• A collaborative work environment in Paarl focused on continuous improvement.