Job Description

Job Advert Summary

Feltex is seeking an experienced

Process Engineer

to lead, organize, monitor and control process parameters in production department. The successful incumbent will be responsible for analyzing, designing, implementing, and optimizing production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness within the manufacturing environment.



This role plays a key part in

supporting operational excellence

by identifying areas for process improvement, troubleshooting production issues, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Process Engineer will also collaborate closely with production teams, maintenance, quality assurance, and management to support operational excellence, reduce waste, improve cycle times, and enhance product consistency.

Minimum Requirements

Completed Chemical/ Industrial Engineering diploma or degree Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role Experience in working with Polyurethane Foam

Duties & Responsibilities

Process Control

Monitor products processed. Document and issue engineering change reports. Ensure that all Processes are capable of supporting production. Set- up production line standards. Optimise plant layout to improve material & product flow in plant.

Production

Ensure correct start-up procedures are complied with and that the machinery is running at the start of the shift. Ensure that all reporting on machinery downtime/production is done. Monitor rejects and scrap and ensure scrap and reject targets are met. Assist production controller in adhoc projects. Programming duties.

Quality

Develop production system to ensure product quality in maintained. Must ensure that the Quality requirements maintained.

Production Improvement - Valued Engineering

Suggest and implement productivity improvements. Assess VA/VE possibilities and implement cost downs. Plan and assist production area regarding Productivity improvements.

Continuous Improvement

Monitor continuous improvement and makes suggestions to maximise production output.

Safety

Ensure safe working conditions and the application of safe working practices. Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace Address workplace hazards and risks Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment

Maintenance

Ensure all planned maintenance schedules are adhered to.

Supplier Relations

* Manage suppliers in regard to new process development, monitoring delivery time, costs and quality.