Senior Process Optimization Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Fully remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development budget

Global projects exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Optimization Engineer for a fully remote, globally distributed role. You will analyze complex process data, identify inefficiencies, and implement data-driven solutions to improve yield, reduce costs, and enhance product quality in a virtual, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in process engineering with strong SPC/DoE expertise and experience with Python, R or JMP for data analysis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of process engineering experience focusing on optimization and data analysis.
• Expertise in SPC, DoE, and data analytics tools.
• Proven track record implementing process improvements in industry.
• Strong remote communication skills and ability to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process data with advanced statistics and simulations to find optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, throughput, and yield.
• Collaborate with site-based and operations teams to execute optimization projects and monitor impact.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate improvements and collect performance data.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and performance reports.
• Stay current with new optimization technologies and apply where beneficial.

Skills

SPC

DoE

Python

R

JMP

Data analytics

Education

Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Process Optimization Engineer to join their globally distributed team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to leverage your expertise in improving chemical processes from anywhere. You will be responsible for analyzing complex operational data, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing data-driven solutions to enhance yield, reduce costs, and improve product quality. This role is perfect for an individual who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving tangible improvements in a virtual, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze process data using advanced statistical techniques and simulation tools to identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies for improving process efficiency, throughput, and yield.
• Collaborate with site-based engineering and operations teams to execute optimization projects and monitor their impact.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate process improvements and gather performance data.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures and performance reports.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in process optimization and implement them where beneficial.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related quantitative field.
• Over 10 years of experience in process engineering, with a strong focus on optimization and data analysis.
• Expertise in statistical process control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DoE), and data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, JMP).
• Proven track record of successfully implementing process improvements in industrial settings.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, particularly in a remote context.
• Experience with process simulation software is advantageous.

Benefits

• Highly attractive salary package and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with the flexibility to structure your workday.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Opportunity to work on challenging global projects with a leading company.