Chemical Engineer: Process Optimization & QC | East London

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Paid vacation

On-the-job training

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Certification support

Wellness programs

Safe work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer for a manufacturing facility in East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on troubleshooting, process optimization, QA collaboration, and safety compliance to ensure efficient production.

The ideal candidate will have a chemical engineering background, 2–5 years’ experience in chemical manufacturing, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement within a plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or process engineering support.
• Strong troubleshooting and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to resolve process issues.
• Monitor process indicators for deviations from optimal performance.
• Adjust processes to improve yield, efficiency and product quality.
• Participate in RCA for production problems and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in the development and updating of SOPs.
• Collaborate with QA to maintain product specifications.
• Support plant maintenance activities and turnaround planning.
• Ensure operations comply with safety, health and environmental regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects in manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate production records and prepare performance reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer for a manufacturing facility in East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on troubleshooting, process optimization, QA collaboration, and safety compliance to ensure efficient production.

The ideal candidate will have a chemical engineering background, 2–5 years’ experience in chemical manufacturing, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement within a plant environment.