Senior Process Development Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Development Chemical Engineer to join a leading specialty chemicals innovator in Randburg, Gauteng. Hybrid work arrangement with on-site collaboration is offered.

The role focuses on translating laboratory innovations into robust manufacturing operations and driving continuous improvement in safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will lead bench-to-commercial scale process development, perform feasibility studies, and design equipment while working

Qualifications

• Senior-level chemical engineering experience in process development.
• Experience with bench-to-commercial scale up.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of chemical processes from bench scale to pilot and commercial scale.
• Conduct feasibility studies, process simulations, and economic evaluations for new and existing processes.
• Design and specify process equipment, including reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, and pumps.
• Develop process control strategies and troubleshoot operational issues to improve yield, quality, and throughput.
• Prepare detailed process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure seamless process

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Process simulations

PFDs

P&IDs

Safety compliance

Economics evaluation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in specialty chemicals, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Process Development Chemical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Randburg, Gauteng. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the design, optimization, and scale-up of novel chemical processes. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in translating laboratory innovations into robust, commercially viable manufacturing operations. We are looking for someone with a passion for problem-solving and a proven track record in chemical process engineering. This role involves a hybrid work arrangement, offering flexibility while ensuring collaborative engagement with on-site teams. You will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement and ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency in all process-related activities. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth within a forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of chemical processes from bench scale to pilot and commercial scale.
• Conduct feasibility studies, process simulations, and economic evaluations for new and existing processes.
• Design and specify process equipment, including reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, and pumps.
• Develop process control strategies and troubleshoot operational issues to improve yield, quality, and throughput.
• Prepare detailed process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure seamless process