Senior Chemical Engineer: Lead Next-Gen Products

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/vision

Stock options

Career growth

Industry leader

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer in Sandton to drive R&D, develop novel chemical products, and translate concepts into scalable processes. You will lead projects and collaborate with scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams to deliver commercially viable solutions.

The ideal candidate has a Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering with 6+ years in product development and process engineering, strong data analysis, experimental design, and scale-up experience, plus excellent

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in product development and process engineering within the chemical industry.
• Proven experience in experimental design, data analysis, and scale-up of chemical processes.
• Strong understanding of chemical principles, reaction engineering, and materials science.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new chemical products and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct laboratory experiments, pilot studies, and process optimization to validate new technologies.
• Analyze experimental data, perform root cause analysis, and document findings in comprehensive technical reports.
• Collaborate closely with R&D scientists, formulators, and manufacturing personnel to ensure smooth product transition.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for product development initiatives.
• Ensure all development activities comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Experimental design

Scale-up processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer in Sandton to drive R&D, develop novel chemical products, and translate concepts into scalable processes. You will lead projects and collaborate with scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams to deliver commercially viable solutions.

The ideal candidate has a Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering with 6+ years in product development and process engineering, strong data analysis, experimental design, and scale-up experience, plus excellent