Senior Sanitation Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Career development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Sanitation Engineer for a hybrid role in Sandton, Gauteng. You will design and optimize sanitation systems, develop SOPs, and collaborate across manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a strong engineering background, knowledge of CIP and FDA/local regulations, CAD proficiency, and experience with process simulation. Travel to the Sandton site may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of engineering experience in sanitation design and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of sanitary design, CIP, and FDA/local regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with CAD software for design and drafting.
• Experience with process simulation and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Hybrid work environment experience and ability to travel to Sandton.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and implement sanitation systems for manufacturing processes.
• Optimize sanitation processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and SOPs for sanitation equipment.
• Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and maintenance teams.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for sanitation and contamination control.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex sanitation engineering problems.
• Stay current with industry best practices, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships for sanitation equipment and services.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operations and maintenance personnel.
• Perform remote analysis and on-site validation and implementation.

Kenntnisse

Sanitation system design

CIP knowledge

Process simulation

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leader in advanced manufacturing, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Sanitation Engineer to join their team in **Sandton, Gauteng**. This hybrid role involves both hands-on engineering work on-site and remote analysis, design, and collaboration. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing sanitation systems and processes to ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and compliance within a complex manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, a deep understanding of sanitary design principles for industrial equipment, and a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. This is a critical role focused on maintaining product integrity and operational efficiency through superior sanitation engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced sanitation systems and equipment for manufacturing processes.


• Optimize existing sanitation processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure compliance.


• Develop and maintain detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sanitation equipment.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., production, quality assurance, maintenance) to integrate sanitation requirements into new and existing processes.


• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies related to sanitation and contamination control.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex engineering problems related to sanitation systems.


• Stay current with industry best practices, new technologies, and regulatory requirements in sanitary engineering and manufacturing.


• Manage vendor relationships for sanitation equipment and services.


• Provide technical guidance and training to operations and maintenance personnel.


• Perform remote analysis and design work, as well as on-site validation and implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.


• Minimum of 6 years of experience in engineering, with a focus on sanitation system design and implementation in manufacturing or industrial environments.


• Strong knowledge of sanitary design principles, CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems, and FDA/local regulatory requirements.


• Proficiency in CAD software for design and drafting.


• Experience with process simulation and data analysis.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.


• Strong project management and communication abilities.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.


• Familiarity with industrial automation and control systems is a plus.


• Must be able to travel to the **Sandton** site for on-site activities as required.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary and bonus structure, reflecting your expertise as a Senior Sanitation Engineer in **Sandton, Gauteng**. Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits are provided. This hybrid role offers flexibility, blending remote work with essential on-site engagement. Significant opportunities for professional development, advanced training, and career growth within a leading technological company are available. Our client fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, valuing engineering excellence.