Process Scale-Up Engineer: Pilot to Commercial in 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

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.