Senior Industrial Process Engineer

*Fully Onsite 
*Location: Midrand 

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Industrial Process Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep expertise in optimizing industrial processes and advancing manufacturing efficiency. This role requires a strategic thinker who can analyze, design, and implement complex processes to significantly enhance productivity, quality, and safety across our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Analysis: Lead the evaluation of existing manufacturing processes and systems to identify and implement improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Process Design: Design and develop new processes or enhance existing ones to drive productivity and align with production goals.
• Implementation: Oversee the end-to-end implementation of process improvements, ensuring successful execution and integration into existing systems.
• Troubleshooting: Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolution for complex process-related issues, implementing corrective actions to mitigate operational disruptions.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, modifications, and improvements for reference and compliance.
• Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration with cross-functional teams including production, quality assurance, and maintenance to ensure the seamless integration and execution of process improvements.
• Compliance: Ensure that all processes adhere to industry standards, regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Training: Deliver training and mentorship to staff on new processes and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Process Mapping: Create and maintain detailed process maps and flowcharts to visually represent workflows, interactions between tasks, inputs and outputs, roles and responsibilities, decision points, and information flow. Use process mapping to identify inefficiencies, standardize procedures, and improve overall process understanding and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. A Masters degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing) is highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial process engineering or a related senior role. Experience in Telecommunications is advantageous 
• Skills:
  • Expertise in process analysis, design, and optimization.
  • Advanced proficiency in process simulation and modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD, MATLAB).
  • In-depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of industrial equipment, systems, and software related to process control and automation.