Chemical Engineer - New Product Introduction

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Chemical Engineer to lead New Product Introduction at the Mahikeng facility, bridging product development and manufacturing. You will design, optimize, and troubleshoot processes during initial production to ensure smooth scale-up from pilot to full production.

The role requires 4–7 years of process engineering experience, strong reactor and separation knowledge, and excellent communication to coordinate with R&D, manufacturing, and QA.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 4-7 years of experience in chemical process engineering, with a focus on new product introduction or scale-up.
• Proven experience in process design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with stage-gate processes and project management principles.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering and separation technologies.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Oversee the scale-up and validation of new chemical manufacturing processes from pilot to commercial scale.
• Develop detailed process documentation, operating procedures, and control strategies for new products.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams during product launches.
• Conduct process hazard analyses and ensure all safety and environmental requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during the initial production runs.
• Implement process improvements to optimize yield, quality, and cost-effectiveness for new products in Mahikeng.

Kenntnisse

Process design

Optimization

Troubleshooting

Reaction engineering

Separation technologies

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic Chemical Engineer to lead the New Product Introduction process within their facility in Mahikeng . This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between product development and full-scale manufacturing, ensuring seamless scale-up and launch of new chemical products. You will be responsible for process design, optimization, and troubleshooting during the initial production phases. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenge of bringing innovative products to market successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the scale-up and validation of new chemical manufacturing processes from pilot to commercial scale.
• Develop detailed process documentation, operating procedures, and control strategies for new products.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams during product launches.
• Conduct process hazard analyses and ensure all safety and environmental requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during the initial production runs.
• Implement process improvements to optimize yield, quality, and cost-effectiveness for new products in Mahikeng .

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• 4-7 years of experience in chemical process engineering, with a focus on new product introduction or scale-up.
• Proven experience in process design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with stage-gate processes and project management principles.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering and separation technologies.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Opportunities to work on innovative new products and gain valuable scale-up experience.
• A supportive team environment in the growing industrial area of Mahikeng .