Chemical Process Engineer - Manufacturing Excellence

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Training & development

Paid leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Chemical Process Engineer for their East London facility. The role focuses on improving existing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.

You will work hands-on with production teams to identify opportunities, implement changes, and ensure cost-effective operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and applying chemical engineering principles in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 3-5 years of chemical manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Experience in process optimization and troubleshooting.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in East London.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current processes to identify yield, throughput and energy improvements.
• Develop and implement process modifications to boost performance.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes and fix them.
• Ensure processes meet safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance and QA teams.
• Document changes, create SOPs and provide training.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Lean/Six Sigma

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Chemical Process Engineer focused on manufacturing excellence for their facility in East London . This role is centered around improving existing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. You will work hands-on with production teams to identify areas for optimization, implement changes, and ensure smooth, cost-effective operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and possesses a strong understanding of chemical engineering principles applied in a production environment. Contribute to operational success within a key industrial player in East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement in yield, throughput, and energy efficiency.
• Develop and implement process modifications and upgrades to enhance operational performance.
• Troubleshoot production issues, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with production staff, maintenance, and quality control teams.
• Document process changes, create standard operating procedures, and provide training as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or process engineering role.
• Proven experience in process optimization and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles is a plus.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in East London .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• A stable and supportive work environment contributing to the industrial growth of East London .