Senior Process Models Engineer – Hot Rolling

Senior Process Models Engineer – Hot Rolling

Salary: Highly Negotiable

Area: Vanderbijlpark

Type: Hybrid

Shape the Future of Steel Manufacturing

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Process Models Engineer to join a specialised Process Models Centre of Excellence supporting one of South Africa's leading steel manufacturing operations.

This is a role for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, improving industrial processes through data and engineering principles, and seeing their work make a measurable impact on production performance.

You will work alongside engineering, operations, R&D and technical specialists to develop, optimise and implement advanced process models that improve efficiency, quality and operational excellence.

If you have a strong background in heavy industry, process modelling and Hot Rolling operations, this is your opportunity to influence the future of manufacturing while working on technically rewarding projects.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain and optimise process models across Hot Rolling operations
• Monitor model performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Evaluate and implement new process models from internal and external suppliers
• Design, develop and commission in-house process models
• Conduct simulations, process studies and economic evaluations to improve plant performance
• Provide technical support to plant operations and strategic business initiatives
• Work closely with engineers, technicians, operators, management and R&D teams
• Standardise modelling practices where applicable
• Train and support process model users
• Maintain comprehensive technical and functional documentation
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and technology vendors

Requirements

• BEng Degree (NQF 7) in Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience applying engineering, mathematics or statistical principles to improve industrial processes
• At least 5 years' experience within heavy industry, ideally in steel manufacturing
• Minimum 4 years' experience working with process models and a strong understanding of first-principles modelling
• Practical experience within Hot Rolling, including:
• Reheating furnace models
• Setup models
• Cooling models
• Shape control
• Automatic Gauge Control (AGC)
• Product tracking
• Experience with legacy platforms such as GE, DEC Alpha, Fortran or Ada would be advantageous
• Strong analytical, mathematical and statistical problem-solving skills
• Experience working with databases and process data analysis
• Project management experience would be beneficial
• Experience managing stakeholders and external vendors

You'll Succeed If You Are

• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Organised and detail focused
• A natural problem solver with an innovative mindset
• Passionate about continuous improvement
• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• Service driven with the ability to build strong professional relationships
• Comfortable leading technical initiatives and influencing others

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges that directly improve manufacturing performance. You'll join a highly specialised team where your technical expertise will be valued, your ideas will be heard, and your work will have a real impact on production and business performance.

This is an urgent appointment, and applications are being reviewed immediately.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're an experienced Process Models Engineer with a passion for industrial optimisation and advanced engineering solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team driving innovation in steel manufacturing.