Process Engineer

dsm-firmenich; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global innovative company in Midrand is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance site performance through leading plant improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a Degree in Engineering and experience in manufacturing environments, preferably with a GMP background. Strong project management skills and knowledge of Six Sigma practices are key to this role, offering a collaborative work environment and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Collaborative work culture

Focus on sustainability

Health and well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in process engineering within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Previous experience in a GMP/food environment is required.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support plant improvement projects.
• Manage capital and non-capital projects aligned with project management standards.
• Collect and monitor process data to ensure operational parameters are within specifications.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical/ Mechanical/ Chemical preferred)

Job description

Midrand, South Africa

As our successful Process Engineer, you will play a key role in enhancing site performance by leading and supporting plant improvement initiatives. These initiatives may be capital or non-capital projects and will be managed in alignment with dsm-firmenich project management standards.

You’ll apply Best Engineering Practices to boost process reliability and efficiency, manage changes through formal procedures, and support Six Sigma initiatives (Green/Black Belt level).

Responsibilities

• Performs all work in alignment with SHE, Quality behaviors and standards also adhering to the business Code of Conduct.
• Manage select and specific Capital and IP projects from concept through implementation, including funding approval, design, construction, contractor management and startup (maximum 20% of role)
• Leads and/or assists other leaders in implementing approved plant improvement projects in accordance with Improve Plant work processes and provide monitoring on the effects of the changes (50%)
• Collect, monitor and control process data to ensure operational parameters are within spec and adjustments performed as needed (10%)
• Identifying and resolving issues that arise during production, including equipment malfunctions and process deviations (20%)
• Create and Update P&ID’s (routine as part of projects and process improvements)
• Participating in PSAs, HAZOPs and Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA) (linked to plant improvements)
• Leads projects such that objectives and milestones are met, within agreed budget and timing, utilizing the project management and Lean Six Sigma methodology.

We Offer

• A collaborative and growth-oriented work culture within a global organization.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline. Electrical/ Mechanical/ Chemical engineering degrees preferred
• Proven experience in process engineering within a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Previous experience in a GMP/ food environment is required.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• Previous experience with flavors and fragrances industry considered advantageous
• Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) is a plus.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency Statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.