Process Engineer

HR Xchange; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization in Alberton seeks a Senior Process Engineer to implement strategic quality objectives and manage cost-reduction initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a BEng in Chemical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This full-time role emphasizes safety, innovation, and a high-performance culture in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a chemical / process / quality engineering role.
• Prior experience in quality and project management is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive and implement strategic objectives for the process and quality division.
• Analyse plant losses and lead cost-reduction initiatives.
• Manage and mentor direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Process Engineering

Education

BEng or equivalent in Chemical Engineering

Qualification in Quality Control / Management

Tools

Minitab

Distributed Control Systems

Programmable Logic Controllers

Job description

Overview

Senior Process Engineer

Market Related Salary

Alberton

Permanent

Our client is a global leader in innovation and sustainable solutions with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products and services to diverse industries worldwide. The organization is deeply rooted in guiding principles that emphasize professional commitment, respect, loyalty, integrity and solidarity. They are dedicated to fostering a culture where employee rights, health and safety are paramount. Candidates joining this company can expect to be part of a responsible, forward-thinking organization that values people, communities and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Drive and implement strategic objectives for the process and quality division.
• Analyse plant losses and lead cost-reduction initiatives.
• Develop and execute annual improvement plans aligned with operational goals.
• Manage and mentor direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and innovative work environment.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, health and environmental policies.
• Formulate and manage cost-effective raw material and packaging strategies.
• Maintain and improve product performance based on customer and market feedback.
• Ensure adherence to national quality standards (e.g. SANS 266).
• Oversee compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives.
• Sustain and improve Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and QMS outputs.
• Lead new product development in collaboration with marketing and sales teams.
• Ensure QMS integrity during change implementation.
• Promote a culture of customer focus and continuous improvement.
• Deliver on agreed quality and control plan targets.

Requirements

• BEng or equivalent in Chemical Engineering (essential)
• Qualification in Quality Control / Management (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years in a chemical / process / quality engineering role
• Prior experience in quality and project management
• Exposure to WCM, Lean or Six Sigma methodologies (advantageous)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and planning skills
• Effective communicator with strong report writing and presentation ability
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Visio and Python advantageous)
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and detail

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Distributed Control Systems, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Minitab, Root cause Analysis, Process Engineering, cGMP, Kaizen, Programmable Logic Controllers, Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1