Durban Process Optimization Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional growth opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Process Optimization Engineer to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs. You will analyze bottlenecks, model processes, and lead improvement projects across production lines, applying advanced engineering methods to boost output and quality.

The role requires a chemical/industrial/mechanical engineering background with at least five years in process engineering or operations improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering related field (Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process engineering or operations improvement.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in process simulation software and statistical tools.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize workflows and reduce waste.
• Use data analysis and simulation to evaluate process performance.
• Lead pilot projects for improvements and new technologies.
• Collaborate with production teams and management to implement changes.
• Deliver training on optimized processes to operations staff.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Process Optimization Engineer to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs. You will analyze bottlenecks, model processes, and lead improvement projects across production lines, applying advanced engineering methods to boost output and quality.

The role requires a chemical/industrial/mechanical engineering background with at least five years in process engineering or operations improvement.