Chemical Engineer - Product Development

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Health and wellness benefits

Career growth in product development

Dynamic and creative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in East London seeks a dedicated Chemical Engineer focused on Product Development to translate market needs into tangible chemical products through rigorous research, formulation, and testing.

You will collaborate with R&D, marketing, and manufacturing to bring new chemical solutions to market, overseeing the full lifecycle from concept to commercialization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• 3-5 years of experience in product development or R&D within the chemical industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical synthesis, formulation, and testing methodologies.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and analytical techniques.
• Familiarity with stage-gate product development processes.
• Good project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate new chemical products based on market requirements and technical feasibility.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and pilot-scale trials to test product performance and manufacturing viability.
• Analyze product performance data and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth scale-up and consistent product quality.
• Prepare technical documentation, including product specifications and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Stay informed about industry trends, new materials, and competitive product offerings.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Analytical techniques

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Chemical Engineer focused on Product Development to join their innovative team in East London . This role will involve translating market needs into tangible chemical products through rigorous research, formulation, and testing. You will collaborate closely with R&D, marketing, and manufacturing departments to bring new and improved chemical solutions to market. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys the entire product lifecycle, from concept to commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate new chemical products based on market requirements and technical feasibility.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and pilot-scale trials to test product performance and manufacturing viability.
• Analyze product performance data and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth scale-up and consistent product quality.
• Prepare technical documentation, including product specifications and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Stay informed about industry trends, new materials, and competitive product offerings.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• 3-5 years of experience in product development or R&D within the chemical industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical synthesis , formulation, and testing methodologies.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and analytical techniques.
• Familiarity with stage-gate product development processes.
• Good project management and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth in product development.
• A dynamic and creative work environment in East London .
• Exposure to a wide range of innovative chemical products.