Process Development Engineer

Nouryon; Deventer; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indefinite-term contract

Competitive salary

35 holidays

Year-end bonus

Pension plan

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Nouryon is seeking a Process Development Engineer in Deventer to drive pilot and plant-scale trials, transforming innovative processes from R&D to production. You will define development strategies and contribute to CAPEX projects, while collaborating with R&D, manufacturing and marketing teams.

The role requires a Master in Chemical Technology with 6+ years in the chemical industry, strong analytical skills and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Chemical Technology with at least 6 years of experience in the chemical industry.
• Proficient in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Act as R&D project manager ensuring delivery in scope, on time, and within budget.
• Set up, plan and execute pilot experiments and plant trials with analysis/reporting of results.
• Lead process development to balance safety, chemistry and tech requirements.
• Identify opportunities for yield, cost and emission reductions and design improvements.

Skills

Strong team player

Excellent communication skills

Analytical thinking

Fluent English

Willing to travel

Hands-on

Independent

Education

Master degree in Chemical Technology

Tools

Aspen Plus

Job description

Deventer, Netherlands Apply until: 24 Sep 2026Are you interested in taking a Process Development Engineer role? Then you might be the right candidate for this newly created position within our team.At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.We are looking for a Process Development Engineer who combines strong technical expertise in chemical process engineering with a hands-on, data-driven approach to bring innovative ideas from R&D to plant implementation.We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?About the jobAs Process Development Engineer you will be part of the Process Development team of the Polymer Specialties Technology group.The Polymer Specialties Technology group manages as licensor and know-how owner the manufacturing processes and technologies used in the business line Polymer Specialties covering over 800 unique products at 13 manufacturing sites. The products are divided over 4 major product groups: Organic Peroxide (OP), Metal Alkyls (MA), Complex Metal Organics (CMO) and Anti-Fouling and Suspension Agents (AFSA).As a Process Development Engineer, you will help shape the future of our Polymer Specialties technologies. You will define development strategies and design, set up and lead pilot‑plant and on‑site trials to bring new products and production technologies to life.You will transform data into clear insights by designing experiments, interpreting results, and using advanced process simulation tools, supporting major site expansion projects by specifying engineering criteria and introducing state‑of‑the‑art technologies.In addition, you will drive continuous improvement by increasing yields, reducing costs, lowering emissions, and helping implement next‑generation process control systems that enhance overall plant performance.In short: you will innovate, optimize, and future‑proof our manufacturing processes—while working in an environment where your ideas make a real impact.In your future role as Process Development Engineer you willAct as R&D project manager, ensuring that assigned projects are delivered in scope, on time and within budget while coordinating with all relevant functions (e.g. R&D, manufacturing and marketing)Set up, plan and execute pilot experiments and plant trials, and analyze, interpret and report the resultsContribute to projects as process development lead to ensure correct balance between process safety, chemistry and process technology requirementsCompiling process Know-how documents to ensure Know-how is well embedded in the organizationIdentify new product and process opportunities and technical solutions for yield improvement, cost reduction, emission reduction etc.Prepare conceptual designs for new or improved production lines and participate as Know-how owner in initial design phases of CAPEX projectsKeep up to date with new production technologies and develop, implement and improve existing methods and techniquesWe believe you bringMaster degree in Chemical Technology with at least 6 years of experience in the chemical industryProficient in the English language, both spoken and writtenGreat if you haveKnowledge of Process Engineering, Process Design and Scale-upExperience with working in Aspen PlusAffinity for chemistryWe believe you areA strong team player with excellent communication skillsHands-onComfortable working in a multicultural and international environmentStrongly analyticalIndependent, proactive, and confident in driving progressWilling to travelWe offer youAt Nouryon, we provide a great job and friendly coworkers, plus benefits in addition to salary. We offer unilateral perks, such as:An employment contract for an indefinite term periodA competitive gross annual salary35 holidays based on a full-time positionAn end-of-year/ variable bonusA welcoming, international team and a positive, enjoyable work environmentAn excellent pension plan with a strong contribution rate, most of which is paid by NouryonLifeCheck Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential wellbeing support for you and your familyHave we got your interest?This is a permanent position, on a full-time basis in Deventer. You will be reporting to Ton den Braber, Process Development Manager and based in Deventer.Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/We look forward to receiving your application!About NouryonExplore careers and life at NouryonIf you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.ContactFor additional information about the vacancy please contact hiring manager Ton den Braber, Process Development Manager via [e-mail] you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact: [e-mail]#WeAreNouryon #GrowWithUs #LI-Onsite #LI-JO1We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.StandardVacancy dataClosing date24 Sep 2026Vacancy numberN0014576OrganizationContinentEuropeCountryNetherlandsSiteDeventerJob characteristicsJob areaEngineering (all roles)Hierarchy levelProfessional/Experienced/SpecialistFull time/part timeFulltimeContract typePermanent