Polymer Process Engineer: Optimize Yields & Scale

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking a Process Engineer for polymer manufacturing to optimize yield, safety, and quality. You will troubleshoot, implement improvements, and support new product introductions in a hands-on role.

The ideal candidate will have a Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science background, 3-7 years in polymer/chemical processing, and experience with Aspen Plus and data analysis. On-site work in Mossel Bay with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science/Engineering is required.
• 3–7 years of process engineering experience in polymer or chemical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with process safety and ISO 9001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize polymer manufacturing processes to improve yield and quality.
• Troubleshoot deviations and implement solutions to minimize downtime.
• Participate in process improvements, debottlenecking, and scale-up projects.
• Conduct simulations and data analysis to identify optimization opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science/Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking a Process Engineer for polymer manufacturing to optimize yield, safety, and quality. You will troubleshoot, implement improvements, and support new product introductions in a hands-on role.

The ideal candidate will have a Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science background, 3-7 years in polymer/chemical processing, and experience with Aspen Plus and data analysis. On-site work in Mossel Bay with a competitive package.