Senior Process Engineer - Lean Six Sigma CI

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Training opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Engineer for its Midrand, Gauteng operations. You will lead process optimization across manufacturing, driving efficiency, reducing waste, and improving product quality.

The role emphasizes Six Sigma, lean methods, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in process engineering within manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Proven track record of process improvements in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current processes to identify efficiency, cost, and quality gains.
• Develop and implement process optimization strategies using lean and Six Sigma.
• Design experiments to validate changes to processes.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and R&D teams for seamless integration.
• Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions.
• Train junior staff in process improvement techniques.
• Monitor KPIs and report findings and recommendations.
• Troubleshoot downtime and waste and implement corrective actions.
• Stay updated on manufacturing trends and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Engineer for its Midrand, Gauteng operations. You will lead process optimization across manufacturing, driving efficiency, reducing waste, and improving product quality.

The role emphasizes Six Sigma, lean methods, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in process engineering within manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of improvements.