Process Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid Role, Growth Impact

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Health and retirement benefits

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Process Mechanical Engineer to join our Mahikeng team, optimizing mechanical processes in manufacturing for efficiency, quality, and safety. You will analyze existing processes, implement mechanical solutions, and drive productivity using lean principles.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 6+ years in process engineering, familiarity with process equipment and simulations, and a strong problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 6 years of experience in process engineering or mechanical design in manufacturing
• Strong understanding of process equipment, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer principles
• Experience with process simulation software and data analysis tools
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving in a production environment (Mahikeng)

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize mechanical processes to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product quality
• Design, implement, and test mechanical modifications or new systems to support process improvements
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues impacting process performance and develop corrective actions
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs and P&IDs
• Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless process integration
• Monitor KPIs related to mechanical process efficiency and implement data-driven improvements

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Process optimization

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Process Mechanical Engineer to join our Mahikeng team, optimizing mechanical processes in manufacturing for efficiency, quality, and safety. You will analyze existing processes, implement mechanical solutions, and drive productivity using lean principles.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 6+ years in process engineering, familiarity with process equipment and simulations, and a strong problem-solving mindset.