Process Engineer (Chemical Engineer)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse, and optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and product quality.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate process deviations, root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Conduct process trials, data analysis, and performance evaluations.
• Support production teams with technical expertise and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
• Manage process-related projects from concept through implementation.
• Monitor key process indicators and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, quality, and engineering teams to achieve operational objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (BEng/BSc) in Chemical Engineering.
• 3–5 years' experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment.
• Experience within paper, pulp, packaging, FMCG, chemical, or continuous processing industries will be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of process optimisation, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis and process monitoring tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies

• Analytical and critical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Project management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Results-driven mindset.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.