Chemical Engineer - Product Development

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Chemical Engineer specializing in Product Development to join their Mahikeng team. This role conceptualizes, develops, and launches new chemical products that meet market needs and company objectives, collaborating across research, development, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure successful commercialization.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in product formulation, process design, and scale-up, plus at least five years of experience in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development, process development, or R&D within the chemical industry.
• Proven track record of successfully bringing new chemical products to market.
• Strong understanding of product formulation, process design, and scale-up principles.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new chemical products from concept to commercial launch.
• Conduct laboratory experiments, pilot trials, and scale-up studies for new formulations and processes.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, sales, and manufacturing teams to define product requirements and specifications.
• Perform techno-economic evaluations and risk assessments for new product development projects.
• Develop manufacturing processes and ensure smooth technology transfer to production facilities.
• Stay current with market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies in the chemical industry.

Skills

Product development

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an innovative Chemical Engineer specializing in Product Development to join their team in Mahikeng. This role is critical for conceptualizing, developing, and launching new chemical products that meet market demands and company strategic objectives. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, from initial research through to commercialization, ensuring the technical feasibility and success of new product introductions. This position is ideal for a creative engineer with a passion for bringing new chemical solutions to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new chemical products from concept to commercial launch.
• Conduct laboratory experiments, pilot trials, and scale-up studies for new formulations and processes.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, sales, and manufacturing teams to define product requirements and specifications.
• Perform techno-economic evaluations and risk assessments for new product development projects.
• Develop manufacturing processes and ensure smooth technology transfer to production facilities.
• Stay current with market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies in the chemical industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development, process development, or R&D within the chemical industry.
• Proven track record of successfully bringing new chemical products to market.
• Strong understanding of product formulation, process design, and scale-up principles.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• An innovative and collaborative work environment focused on product success.