Remote-First Senior Process Engineer: Automation & Optimization

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Home office setup contribution

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading innovator in advanced materials to hire a Senior Process Engineer. This remote-first role lets you manage your workload from anywhere in South Africa while driving process optimization and automation across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in process engineering within complex industrial settings, strong analytical skills, and a track record of Lean and Six Sigma improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive process engineering experience in manufacturing and automation.
• Experience with process simulation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement process improvements and automation strategies to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Conduct detailed process analysis, identify bottlenecks, and develop data-driven optimization solutions.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality to ensure seamless integration of new processes.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and technical reports.
• Oversee implementation and validation of new equipment and technologies.
• Provide technical expertise and support to production teams, troubleshooting complex issues.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in process engineering and automation.
• Manage project timelines and resources for successful completion.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Process engineering

SPC (statistical)

SCADA

PLC programming

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

AutoCAD

Aspen Plus

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

SCADA

PLC

AutoCAD

Aspen Plus

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading innovator in advanced materials to hire a Senior Process Engineer. This remote-first role lets you manage your workload from anywhere in South Africa while driving process optimization and automation across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in process engineering within complex industrial settings, strong analytical skills, and a track record of Lean and Six Sigma improvements.