Process Optimisation Engineer

Network Contracting; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting seeks an experienced Process Engineer to analyse and optimise manufacturing processes, driving efficiency, quality, and operational performance. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality and Engineering teams.

The role requires 2–5 years in process engineering and a strong ability to translate data into actionable improvements, with proficiency in Excel and process reporting.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical or Process Engineering.
• 2–5 years' relevant experience in process engineering, process optimisation, manufacturing or continuous improvement.
• Experience in a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen or Continuous Improvement is advantageous.
• Good understanding of production processes, process controls and performance monitoring.
• Proficiency with Excel and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyse existing manufacturing and production processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement process optimisation initiatives to improve productivity, quality and operational performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor process performance using data, KPIs and statistical analysis.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, downtime, production losses and operating costs.
• Develop, review and improve process standards, procedures and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering and other departments to implement process improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Conduct process capability and performance studies where required.
• Assist with the design and implementation of process changes, equipment improvements and automation initiatives.
• Investigate recurring production problems and recommend practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure optimisation projects comply with relevant safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Track the effectiveness and financial impact of implemented improvements.
• Prepare technical reports, process documentation and presentations for management.
• Support the training and implementation of improved processes within the production environment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Continuous Improvement

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

BEng/BSc/BTech in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical or Process Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyse existing manufacturing and production processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement process optimisation initiatives to improve productivity, quality and operational performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor process performance using data, KPIs and statistical analysis.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, downtime, production losses and operating costs.
• Develop, review and improve process standards, procedures and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering and other departments to implement process improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Conduct process capability and performance studies where required.
• Assist with the design and implementation of process changes, equipment improvements and automation initiatives.
• Investigate recurring production problems and recommend practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure optimisation projects comply with relevant safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Track the effectiveness and financial impact of implemented improvements.
• Prepare technical reports, process documentation and presentations for management.
• Support the training and implementation of improved processes within the production environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical or Process Engineering.
• 2–5 years' relevant experience in process engineering, process optimisation, manufacturing or continuous improvement.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen or Continuous Improvement will be advantageous.
• Good understanding of production processes, process controls and performance monitoring.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with data analysis and process performance reporting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Process optimisation
• Continuous improvement
• Root cause analysis
• Data analysis
• Problem solving
• Project management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Process mapping
• KPI monitoring
• Technical reporting
• Cross-functional collaboration