Senior Process Development Engineer — Hybrid, Scale-Up & Impact

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Pension fund contributions

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Development Engineer for Johannesburg to optimize chemical processes and develop scalable, sustainable manufacturing methods. You will lead feasibility studies, pilot plant trials, and process scale‑up, mentoring junior engineers while enforcing safety, quality and regulatory standards.

This hybrid role offers a competitive package, medical aid, pension fund contributions and ample opportunities for professional development within a leading chemical

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for senior level.
• Minimum 7 years in process development and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes to improve efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• Conduct feasibility studies and pilot plant trials for new process technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex process-related issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and engineering teams to ensure seamless process scale-up and implementation.
• Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, including P&IDs, operating procedures, and safety protocols.
• Implement process control strategies and instrumentation to ensure stable and efficient operations.
• Analyze process data to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
• Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Process optimization

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

B.Eng/B.Sc in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Development Engineer for Johannesburg to optimize chemical processes and develop scalable, sustainable manufacturing methods. You will lead feasibility studies, pilot plant trials, and process scale‑up, mentoring junior engineers while enforcing safety, quality and regulatory standards.

This hybrid role offers a competitive package, medical aid, pension fund contributions and ample opportunities for professional development within a leading chemical