Process Chemical Engineer - New Product Scale-Up

Placements24; Newlands; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Diverse process exposure

Health & retirement benefits

Impactful role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Chemical Engineer to lead new product scale-up at their Queenstown facility. You will translate lab discoveries into scalable manufacturing processes, working with R&D and production teams to design, pilot, and implement new chemical processes.

The role emphasizes piloting, data analysis, and risk assessments to ensure safe, efficient commercialization of new chemistries. Strong project management and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience in process development and scale-up.
• Experience with pilot plant operations and experimental design.
• Strong understanding of reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and separation technologies.
• Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the scale-up of new chemical products from laboratory to pilot and commercial production.
• Design and execute pilot plant trials, collecting and analyzing data to validate process parameters.
• Develop P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and equipment specifications for new processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safe operating procedures for new product introductions.
• Collaborate with procurement and engineering teams on equipment selection and plant design.
• Troubleshoot scale-up challenges and implement solutions to ensure successful commercialization.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Pilot plant operations

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Process Chemical Engineer to lead the critical function of New Product Scale-Up at their facility in Queenstown. This role is instrumental in translating innovative laboratory discoveries into robust, commercially viable manufacturing processes. You will work closely with R&D and production teams to design, pilot, and implement new chemical processes, ensuring they are efficient, safe, and scalable. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the company's growth by bringing new products to market successfully, requiring a blend of strong technical skills, practical problem-solving, and effective project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the scale-up of new chemical products from laboratory to pilot and commercial production.
• Design and execute pilot plant trials, collecting and analyzing data to validate process parameters.
• Develop P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and equipment specifications for new processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safe operating procedures for new product introductions.
• Collaborate with procurement and engineering teams on equipment selection and plant design.
• Troubleshoot scale-up challenges and implement solutions to ensure successful commercialization.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in process development and scale-up, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with pilot plant operations and experimental design.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and separation technologies.
• Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
• Opportunity to be at the forefront of new product commercialization.
• Exposure to a variety of chemical processes and innovative technologies.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• A challenging role with significant impact on company growth and product portfolio.