Hybrid Chemical Engineer New Product Development & Scale-Up

Placements24

Stellenbosch

Hybrid

ZAR 800,000 - 1,350,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Hybrid work model

Pension & life insurance

Professional development

Generous leave & sick leave

Relocation assistance

State-of-the-art labs

Growth-oriented environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join the New Product Development team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will drive concepts from lab scale through pilot trials to commercialization, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires a strong theoretical foundation in chemical engineering, plus hands-on R&D and scale‑up experience. You will design experiments, develop PFDs/PIDs, and engage in process economics and regulatory compliance to deliver

Qualifications

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
5–7 years of experience in new product development, process design and scale-up.
Proven experience in laboratory synthesis, pilot plant operations and commercialization support.
Familiarity with process simulation software and CAD tools.
Strong understanding of reaction engineering, thermodynamics and separation processes.
Experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001) and regulatory affairs.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and scale-up of new chemical products and processes.
Design and conduct laboratory experiments, pilot studies, and process validation trials.
Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
Perform process simulations and economic evaluations for new product lines.
Troubleshoot technical challenges during product development and scale-up.
Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing and QA to ensure seamless product launches.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory standards.
Prepare technical reports and documentation for product commercialization.
Stay updated on advancements in chemical engineering and product development.
Mentor junior engineers and staff involved in projects.