Senior Process Engineer - Wine & Spirits (Hybrid)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Process Specialist for Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role focuses on optimizing complex industrial processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring sustainability within a hybrid work setup.

You will lead cross-functional teams to implement advanced process control and automation solutions. The ideal candidate has an engineering degree with 8+ years in process engineering, strong analytical skills, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma and PSM regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial or Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in industrial process engineering with emphasis on optimization and automation.
• Hands-on experience with process analysis, simulation software and statistical tools (Aspen Plus, MATLAB, Minitab).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred).
• Familiarity with process safety management and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize intricate industrial processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Develop and implement advanced process control strategies and automation solutions.
• Lead and manage continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to predict outcomes and identify bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams to integrate new processes and technologies.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, and SOPs.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Chemical engineering

Process optimization

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial/ Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

MATLAB

Minitab

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Process Specialist for Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role focuses on optimizing complex industrial processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring sustainability within a hybrid work setup.

You will lead cross-functional teams to implement advanced process control and automation solutions. The ideal candidate has an engineering degree with 8+ years in process engineering, strong analytical skills, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma and PSM regulations.