Process Engineer — R&D & Continuous Improvement

Placements24; South Africa; In loco; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Medical aid, life insurance, and RET

Professional development

Career progression

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer with a strong industrial engineering background to optimize manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement. You will develop new processes, lead Lean/Six Sigma projects, and collaborate across R&D, Production, and Quality Assurance to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a bachelor's in Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience and

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant process engineering experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Proven experience in process design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of chemical or mechanical processes.
• Proficiency in process simulation software and CAD tools.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

Mansioni

• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify efficiency, yield, and cost improvements.
• Design, develop, and implement new process technologies and methodologies.
• Conduct feasibility studies and pilot testing for new processes and equipment.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including P&IDs, SOPs, and control strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful process implementation and scale-up.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Utilize SPC and data analysis techniques to monitor and improve process performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards at the Vereeniging plant.
• Lead or participate in Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement projects.
• Train production personnel on new processes and best practices.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

Aspen HYSYS

PRO/II

CAD tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer with a strong industrial engineering background to optimize manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement. You will develop new processes, lead Lean/Six Sigma projects, and collaborate across R&D, Production, and Quality Assurance to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a bachelor's in Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience and