Process Optimization Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Process Optimization Engineer for a chemical manufacturing facility in East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on enhancing efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness of existing processes through data analysis, root cause investigation and improvement strategies.

Hybrid work enables close site collaboration with a focus on operational excellence and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in process simulation and

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data-driven process improvement methods.
• Familiarity with process simulation and statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Improve efficiency, reliability and cost among chemical production processes.
• Conduct data analysis, root cause investigations and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to identify bottlenecks and waste.

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause investigation

Process simulation

Statistical analysis

Continuous improvement

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent chemical manufacturing company, is seeking a results-oriented Process Optimization Engineer for their facility in East London, Eastern Cape. This role is focused on enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of existing chemical production processes through data analysis, root cause investigation, and implementation of improvement strategies. You will work closely with operations and engineering teams to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve overall plant performance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in process simulation, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies. We are committed to operational excellence and sustainability, and this role is central to achieving those goals. The East London location offers a strategic industrial base. The hybrid work arrangement allows for effective collaboration with site teams while providing flexibility for in-depth analysis and reporting.