Senior Polymer Process Engineer – Optimization & Innovation

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Performance bonuses

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to lead design, optimization and troubleshooting of polymer manufacturing processes at our Randburg, Gauteng facility. The role focuses on process design, debottlenecking, safety and quality, with hands-on leadership in a busy industrial setting.

You will mentor junior engineers, run simulations, develop P&IDs and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and PS M practices, contributing to cost reduction and product quality improvements through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in process engineering with a focus on polymer production.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, modification, and optimization of chemical processes for polymer manufacturing.
• Conduct process simulations, mass and energy balances, and P&ID development.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions to improve yield and efficiency.
• Oversee commissioning and start-up of new equipment and process modifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental standards, and quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and maintenance teams on product development and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement process improvement projects to reduce costs and enhance product quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to operations.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, and operational manuals.

Skills

Process design

Polymer production

Troubleshooting

P&ID development

Process optimization

Project management

Mentoring juniors

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

Knovel

Process simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to lead design, optimization and troubleshooting of polymer manufacturing processes at our Randburg, Gauteng facility. The role focuses on process design, debottlenecking, safety and quality, with hands-on leadership in a busy industrial setting.

You will mentor junior engineers, run simulations, develop P&IDs and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and PS M practices, contributing to cost reduction and product quality improvements through