Lead Polymer Engineer - Scale-Up & Global Training

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Relocation assistance

International training

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a Lead Chemical Engineer to spearhead the polymer production division. You will oversee polymer synthesis, process optimization, and production scaling, driving innovation and operational excellence.

The role requires a PhD/ Master’s in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science with at least 10 years in chemical engineering, including leadership experience in polymer production.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science is required.
• 10+ years of chemical engineering experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role in polymer production.
• Extensive knowledge of polymerization techniques and large-scale production.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead polymer production engineering team and foster high-performance culture.
• Design, develop, and optimize polymer synthesis and manufacturing processes.
• Oversee pilot plant and full-scale operations for efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Implement advanced process control to improve yield and reduce waste.
• Conduct feasibility studies and techno-economic analyses for new products.
• Troubleshoot complex operations and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with R&D to scale up formulations from lab to production.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and company policies.
• Manage capital expenditure for process upgrades and new equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Process scale-up

Polymerization techniques

Process safety

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

SPC tools

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a Lead Chemical Engineer to spearhead the polymer production division. You will oversee polymer synthesis, process optimization, and production scaling, driving innovation and operational excellence.

The role requires a PhD/ Master’s in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science with at least 10 years in chemical engineering, including leadership experience in polymer production.