Technology Engineer

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tire manufacturer in Gauteng, Pretoria is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance technical proficiencies and sustain the continuous improvement processes at the Bayport facility. Key responsibilities include analyzing plant process performance, collaborating with operations and maintenance to resolve issues, and ensuring product quality. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and possess at least 2 years of chemical manufacturing experience. Strong communication and project management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years’ experience as an engineer in a chemical manufacturing process.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary technical associates to achieve cost-effective goals.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and report on plant process performance.
• Work closely with operations and maintenance on continuous improvement efforts.
• Investigate and determine corrective actions for product quality incidents.
• Maintain operating work instructions and procedures.

Skills

Technical Support

Communication Skills

Project Management

Quality Management

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

The Process engineer will develop technical proficiency and apply good engineering practices in assigned process areas at the Bayport facility.

This position will collect, analyze, and report on plant process performance and work closely with operations and maintenance on plant continuous improvement efforts.

What You’ll Do

• Technical Support – Routinely interfaces with operations and maintenance teams to stay current with day-to-day activities.
• Provides troubleshooting to address process and equipment concerns.
• Utilizes process data to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Quality Management – Investigates and determines corrective actions for incidents impacting product quality.
• Performs scheduled process quality internal audits and presents findings.
• Maintains operating work instructions and procedures for designated areas.
• Coordinates raw material and finished product trials.
• Project Management – Provides technical support for small capital project work in designated areas.
• Utilizes capital project charter to acquire necessary approvals and maintain adequate communication.
• Specifies necessary operating conditions.
• Works with the Engineering Department to design equipment according to Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).
• Measures business impact following project implementation.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Support – Provides technical support for accurate risk assessment of plant processes.
• Provides technical support for the safe handling of raw materials.
• Identifies and pursues actions that reduce plant environmental footprint.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
• At least 2+ years’ experience as an engineer in a chemical manufacturing process
• Experience in working with multidisciplinary technical associates to achieve cost-effective goals
• Project management experience preferred

What Will Set You Apart

• Ability to lead and influence without direct authority.
• Embraces collaboration and teamwork in achieving business goals and objectives.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and other continuous improvement tools.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies.

It employs about 71, people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world.

Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.

For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.