Lead Chemical Process Innovator — Remote-First

Placements24; East London; À distance; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Chemical Process Development Engineer with a remote-first approach to drive innovation in chemical manufacturing from home. You will design, develop, and optimize novel processes, taking them from laboratory concepts to pilot-scale validation and eventual commercialization with a distributed global team.

Key duties include evaluating new synthesis routes, conducting feasibility studies and techno-economic assessments, and optimizing existing processes for yield,

Responsabilités

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and development of new chemical processes from R&D through to scale-up.
• Conduct feasibility studies, pilot plant trials, and techno-economic assessments for potential new processes.
• Optimize existing manufacturing processes to enhance yield, reduce costs, improve safety, and minimize environmental impact.
• Develop detailed process simulations and models using industry-standard software.
• Oversee the engineering aspects of technology transfer from R&D labs to pilot and commercial manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D chemists, engineers, manufacturing personnel, and quality assurance to achieve project goals.

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Chemical Process Development Engineer with a remote-first approach to drive innovation in chemical manufacturing from home. You will design, develop, and optimize novel processes, taking them from laboratory concepts to pilot-scale validation and eventual commercialization with a distributed global team.

Key duties include evaluating new synthesis routes, conducting feasibility studies and techno-economic assessments, and optimizing existing processes for yield,