Process Development Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical benefits

Leave policy

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Process Development Chemical Engineer to innovate and refine manufacturing processes in Richards Bay. This role bridges laboratory discoveries to robust industrial processes, collaborating with R&D scientists and production engineers to enable commercialization.

The ideal candidate has strong chemical reaction engineering, separation processes and pilot plant scale-up experience, with a focus on operational excellence and precise reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 4+ years in process development, scale-up, or chemical R&D.
• Ability to design and execute experimental plans.
• Experience with reaction engineering and separation technologies.
• Knowledge of process safety principles and risk assessment.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Scale-up chemical processes from laboratory bench to pilot plant and full commercial scale.
• Design and conduct experiments to optimize process parameters, yields, and product quality.
• Develop and validate new analytical methods for process monitoring and control.
• Prepare detailed process descriptions, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues encountered during process development and scale-up.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth technology transfer and implementation.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Reaction engineering

Process safety

Reporting & presentation

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Process Development Chemical Engineer to innovate and refine manufacturing processes in Richards Bay . This role focuses on taking laboratory-scale discoveries and developing them into robust, scalable industrial processes. You will work closely with R&D scientists and production engineers to bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization. The ideal candidate has a strong background in chemical reaction engineering, separation processes, and pilot plant scale-up, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to achieving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Scale-up chemical processes from laboratory bench to pilot plant and full commercial scale.


• Design and conduct experiments to optimize process parameters, yields, and product quality.


• Develop and validate new analytical methods for process monitoring and control.


• Prepare detailed process descriptions, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.


• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues encountered during process development and scale-up.


• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth technology transfer and implementation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering .


• At least 4 years of experience in process development, scale-up, or chemical R&D.


• Proven ability to design and execute experimental plans effectively.


• Experience with chemical reaction engineering and separation technologies.


• Familiarity with process safety principles and risk assessment.


• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.


• Exposure to innovative new product development.


• Generous leave policy and medical benefits.


• Professional development opportunities in Richards Bay .


• Contribution to sustainability initiatives within the industry.