Process Development Engineer

Nouryon; Deventer; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indefinite contract

35 holidays

End-of-year bonus

Pension plan

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Nouryon is hiring a Process Development Engineer to join the Process Development team within Polymer Specialties Technology. You will manage R&D projects, run pilot experiments and plant trials, and help shape new production designs with a focus on safety, chemistry and technology.

The role requires a Master in Chemical Technology with substantial industry experience and excellent English. You will work in an international setting, travel as needed, and contribute to a strong knowledge base and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as R&D project manager, ensuring projects are delivered in scope, on time and within budget while coordinating with R&D, manufacturing and marketing.
• Set up, plan and execute pilot experiments and plant trials, and analyze, interpret and report results.
• Contribute to projects as process development lead to ensure balance between process safety, chemistry and process technology requirements.
• Compiling process Know-how documents to embed knowledge in the organization.
• Identify new product and process opportunities and technical solutions for yield improvement, cost reduction, and emission reduction.
• Prepare conceptual designs for new or improved production lines and participate as Know-how owner in initial CAPEX design phases.
• Keep up to date with new production technologies and develop, implement and improve existing methods and techniques.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Master degree in Chemical Technology

Tools

Aspen Plus

Job description

About the job

As 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).

In your future role as Process Development Engineer you will

• Act 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 results
• Contribute to projects as process development lead to ensure correct balance between process safety, chemistry and process technology requirements
• Compiling process Know-how documents to ensure Know-how is well embedded in the organization
• Identify 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 projects
• Keep up to date with new production technologies and develop, implement and improve existing methods and techniques

We believe you bring

• Master degree in Chemical Technology with at least 6 years of experience in the chemical industry
• Proficient in the English language, both spoken and written

Great if you have

• Knowledge of Process Engineering, Process Design and Scale-up
• Experience with working in Aspen Plus
• Affinity for chemistry

We believe you are

• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Hands‑on
• Comfortable working in a multicultural and international environment
• Strongly analytical
• Independent, proactive, and confident in driving progressWilling to travel

We offer you

• An employment contract for an indefinite term period
• A competitive gross annual salary
• 35 holidays based on a full-time position
• An end-of-year/ variable bonus
• A welcoming, international team and a positive, enjoyable work environment
• An excellent pension plan with a strong contribution rate, most of which is paid by Nouryon
• LifeCheck Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential wellbeing support for you and your family

Have 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.

About Nouryon

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.

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Contact

For additional information about the vacancy please contact hiring manager Ton den Braber, Process Development Manager via [e-mail]. If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact [e-mail].