Lead Process Engineer (China)

Evera Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to transform lab innovations into commercial solutions at their international site in Shanghai, China. This role involves leading the transition from pilot scale to multi-GWh production, and requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering with over 8 years of relevant experience. Candidates should be familiar with documentation standards and speak Mandarin. The position requires travel to Shanghai every two months, with travel compensation provided.

Benefits

Travel compensation

Opportunity to work internationally

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in developing and scaling processes for commercial deployment.
• Proven experience with FEED studies or detailed design in oil & gas or automotive sectors.
• Ability to speak Mandarin and experience in Asian markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead process transition from pilot-scale to commercial production.
• Support partners during commissioning and performance testing of units.
• Drive improvements in pilot line production.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and quality teams.

Skills

Process performance optimization

Documentation skills (PFDs, HAZOPs, FMEA)

Process scaling

Risk identification and mitigation

Familiarity with ISO standards

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming lab innovations into scalable, commercial solutions? This role focuses on taking breakthrough technologies from pilot scale to multi-GWh production within the company's very first international site in Shanghai, China. You’ll lead process scale‑up, support commissioning activities, optimise performance, and help shape the technical, economic, and safety foundations of the technology.

From Q4 2026, this role will involve significant to Shanghai, China, once every 2 months and will provide travel compensation for the successful candidate.

TheLeadProcess Engineer (China)will :

Lead the transition from pilot‑scale to commercial production, ensuring robust process performance and documentation (specifications, PFDs, HAZOPs, FMEA, QMS, KPIs).

Translate lab‑scale research into scalable operations through Pre‑FEED, pilot, and production stages.

Support partners during commissioning, start‑up, and performance testing of commercial units.

Drive pilot line production improvements, validating processing and QC equipment for scalability.

Identify scale‑up risks and collaborate with R&D, engineering, and quality teams to mitigate issues.

Explore opportunities for process intensification and cost reduction during scale‑up.

TheLeadProcess Engineer (China)will have :

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline.

8+ years of experience developing and scaling processes for commercial deployment.

Proven experience completing FEED studies or detailed design projects in oil & gas or automotive sectors.

Exposure to emerging technology sectors and global market operations.

Familiarity with ISO or other international codes and standards.

Ability to speak Mandarin and experience working in Asian markets.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a global impact, apply online today by submitting your CV online and we will be in touch