Chemical Engineer - New Product Introduction

Placements24; Upington; Vor Ort; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Insurance coverage

Modern Upington facilities

Career advancement

Collaborative environment

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Upington seeks a driven Chemical Engineer to lead New Product Introduction (NPI) for the chemical manufacturing division. You will define process requirements, troubleshoot scale-up, and establish manufacturing protocols in collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, QA, and supply chain.

The role emphasizes project management, cross-functional teamwork, and a focus on delivering innovative chemical solutions to market efficiently while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, process development, or NPI.
• Experience scaling up chemical processes and familiarity with GMP or quality systems.
• Strong project management and cross-functional team collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Oversee the process development and scale-up for new chemical products.
• Collaborate with R&D to transfer laboratory processes to pilot and commercial scale.
• Develop manufacturing procedures, batch records, and quality control plans.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks during the NPI phase.
• Train manufacturing personnel on new product processes and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a driven Chemical Engineer to lead New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts for their chemical manufacturing division in Upington . This role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless transition of new products from development to commercial-scale production. You will work closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to define process requirements, troubleshoot scale-up challenges, and establish robust manufacturing protocols. The ideal candidate possesses excellent project management skills and a deep understanding of chemical processes, dedicated to bringing innovative chemical solutions to market efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the process development and scale-up for new chemical products.
• Collaborate with R&D to transfer laboratory processes to pilot and commercial scale.
• Develop manufacturing procedures, batch records, and quality control plans.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks during the NPI phase.
• Train manufacturing personnel on new product processes and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, process development, or NPI.
• Proven experience in scaling up chemical processes.
• Familiarity with GMP or relevant quality systems.
• Strong project management and cross-functional team collaboration skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for NPI project bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Access to modern manufacturing facilities in Upington .
• Opportunities for career advancement in product commercialization.
• A collaborative environment focused on bringing new innovations to life.