Ingeniero de Procesos Químicos para Escalado y Producción

Placements24; Cuernavaca; Vor Ort; MXN 600.000 - 850.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks an Ingeniero de Procesos Químicos para Escalado y Producción in Cuernavaca to drive the transition of new chemical processes from lab to pilot and full-scale production.

You will design, execute, and optimize pilot operations, tackling scale-up challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in process development and scale-up.
• Experience piloting and scaling chemical processes.
• Proficiency with GMP and safety practices.
• Spanish fluency; English working knowledge advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Oversee pilot plant operations safely and efficiently.
• Lead scale-up from lab to pilot and commercial scale.
• Troubleshoot scale-up technical issues.
• Optimize parameters to maximize yield, purity, and throughput.
• Collaborate with R&D to define scale-up strategies.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and SOPs for pilot/production units.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance.
• Analyze process data for continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support during implementation.
• Evaluate equipment modifications or new installations.

Kenntnisse

Scale-up

Pilot plant ops

Process optimization

GMP knowledge

Spanish fluency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic chemical manufacturing company, is seeking a skilled Ingeniero de Procesos Químicos para Escalado y Producción to join their team in Cuernavaca, Morelos. This role is essential for the successful transition of new chemical processes from laboratory development to pilot-scale and full commercial production. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals, process scale-up methodologies, and manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for designing, executing, and optimizing pilot plant operations, troubleshooting scale-up challenges, and ensuring that processes are robust, safe, and efficient for large-scale manufacturing. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute directly to bringing innovative chemical products to market. We are looking for a practical engineer with excellent problem-solving skills, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Your expertise will be critical in bridging the gap between research and industrial reality, ensuring product quality and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage pilot plant operations, ensuring safe and efficient execution of experiments.
• Lead the scale-up of chemical processes from laboratory bench to pilot and commercial scale.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues encountered during process development and scale-up.
• Optimize process parameters to maximize yield, purity, and throughput while minimizing costs and waste.
• Collaborate closely with R&D chemists and engineers to define scale-up strategies.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and operational procedures for pilot and production units.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations during scale-up and production.
• Analyze process data and performance metrics to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams during process implementation and optimization.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment modifications or new installations for pilot and production facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development, scale-up, and/or chemical manufacturing.
• Proven experience in piloting and scaling up chemical processes.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transfer operations.
• Hands-on experience with chemical processing equipment and instrumentation.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of process safety principles and hazard analysis techniques.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish; good working knowledge of English is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in scale-up and process engineering.
• Access to modern pilot plant facilities and cutting-edge technology.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Career advancement opportunities within process engineering and manufacturing leadership.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Company-sponsored training and workshops.