Process Mechanical Engineer - Food & Beverage Ops

Placements24

Pretoria

On-site

ZAR 550,000 - 850,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

On-site role
Medical benefits
Retirement benefits
Training programs
Impact on efficiency

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Mechanical Engineer to enhance operations in Pretoria's food and beverage facility. You will optimize production processes, design and implement processing equipment, and ensure mechanical integrity of the plant, working closely with production, QA, and maintenance teams.

The role demands a bachelor's in mechanical engineering, at least five years in process engineering in food manufacturing, and proficiency with process design software.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in process engineering, preferably within the food and beverage manufacturing sector.
  • Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and material handling systems relevant to food processing.
  • Experience with project management and capital expenditure justifications.
  • Proficiency with process design software and troubleshooting industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze existing production processes to identify mechanical improvements.
  • Design, specify, and procure new processing machinery and equipment, ensuring compatibility with existing systems.
  • Oversee the installation, commissioning, and validation of new mechanical equipment.
  • Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for critical processing machinery.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical failures and implement corrective actions to minimize production downtime.
  • Ensure all mechanical designs and modifications comply with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP) and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Process design software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Process design software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Process Mechanical Engineer to enhance operations in Pretoria's food and beverage facility. You will optimize production processes, design and implement processing equipment, and ensure mechanical integrity of the plant, working closely with production, QA, and maintenance teams.

The role demands a bachelor's in mechanical engineering, at least five years in process engineering in food manufacturing, and proficiency with process design software.

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