Lead Process Engineer - Specialty Chemicals

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Career development

Cutting-edge projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Process Engineer in Randburg to drive process development and optimization in the specialty chemicals division. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, shape scalable manufacturing solutions, and work closely with R&D, manufacturing, and QA to improve yield, safety, and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering, 8+ years in process engineering with 3+ in leadership, and strong skills in process simulation and data

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in specialty chemicals or process development.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in chemical process engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience in process design, scale-up, and troubleshooting of complex chemical reactions.
• Proficiency with process simulation tools and statistical analysis software.
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols and environmental compliance in the chemical industry.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of process engineers and technicians in process design, development, and optimization.
• Oversee the scale-up of new chemical processes from laboratory to pilot and commercial scale.
• Develop and implement innovative process improvements to enhance yield, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Conduct rigorous process hazard analyses (PHAs) and ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D to translate new chemical discoveries into viable manufacturing processes.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for process engineering initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Statistical analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Lead Process Engineer to spearhead process development and optimization initiatives within their specialty chemicals division in Randburg . This senior role involves leading a team of engineers and technicians, driving innovation in process design, scale-up, and troubleshooting for complex chemical products. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and economic viability of production processes, working closely with R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance departments. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong technical background and proven leadership capabilities, committed to advancing the company's capabilities in the competitive specialty chemicals market, ensuring robust and scalable manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of process engineers and technicians in process design, development, and optimization.
• Oversee the scale-up of new chemical processes from laboratory to pilot and commercial scale.
• Develop and implement innovative process improvements to enhance yield, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Conduct rigorous process hazard analyses (PHAs) and ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D to translate new chemical discoveries into viable manufacturing processes.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for process engineering initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in specialty chemicals or process development.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in chemical process engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience in process design, scale-up, and troubleshooting of complex chemical reactions.
• Proficiency with process simulation tools and statistical analysis software.
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols and environmental compliance in the chemical industry.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge specialty chemical development projects.