Process Engineer - Specialty Chemicals | Drive Improvements

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & retirement benefits

Paid leave & holidays

Growth opportunities

Stable manufacturing environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, South Africa is seeking a proactive Process Engineer specializing in specialty chemicals to join our client’s established facility. You will optimize production processes, troubleshoot deviations, and drive continuous improvement to enhance manufacturing output.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and 3-5 years of experience, with knowledge of process control systems and ISO 9001. The position offers a competitive salary and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Process Engineer.
• Solid understanding of thermodynamics and reaction engineering.
• Experience with process control systems and data analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize production processes for quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot deviations and operational issues systematically.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and improve safety.
• Develop and update SOPs and process documentation.
• Collaborate with QA and production teams to uphold standards.
• Assist in commissioning and validating new equipment/technology.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process control systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, South Africa is seeking a proactive Process Engineer specializing in specialty chemicals to join our client’s established facility. You will optimize production processes, troubleshoot deviations, and drive continuous improvement to enhance manufacturing output.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and 3-5 years of experience, with knowledge of process control systems and ISO 9001. The position offers a competitive salary and full benefits.