Product Development Chem Engineer — Rustenburg

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous annual leave

Retirement savings plan

Professional development support

Innovative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is actively seeking a Chemical Engineer to drive new product development from laboratory scale to pilot plant production. The role focuses on creating next-generation materials and chemical solutions, with emphasis on innovative design and robust testing.

The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with researchers and manufacturing teams to ensure successful commercialization while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; MS/PhD advantageous.
• 3–5 years in chemical product development or process R&D.
• Experience with experimental design, data analysis, and scale-up.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment and analytical techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop novel chemical products and processes according to market needs and company strategy.
• Conduct laboratory experiments, pilot-scale trials, and scale-up studies for new product formulations and manufacturing methods.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and document findings comprehensively for internal review and external patent applications.
• Collaborate closely with research scientists, marketing teams, and manufacturing engineers to ensure successful product commercialization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges encountered during product development and scale-up phases.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and specifications for new products and processes.
• Ensure all development activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements and scientific literature relevant to product development in Rustenburg.
• Contribute to intellectual property generation through invention disclosures and patent applications.

Skills

Laboratory equipment

Analytical techniques

Reaction engineering

Materials science

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's or PhD advantageous

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is actively seeking a Chemical Engineer to drive new product development from laboratory scale to pilot plant production. The role focuses on creating next-generation materials and chemical solutions, with emphasis on innovative design and robust testing.

The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with researchers and manufacturing teams to ensure successful commercialization while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.