Senior Polymerization Lead Engineer - Scale-Up & Innovation

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

International training

Laboratory facilities access

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Chemical Engineer specializing in polymerization to join their Cape Town team. You will spearhead development, optimization, and scale-up of polymerization processes, drive research initiatives, and lead engineers toward commercialization of new polymer products.

The role demands deep polymer chemistry expertise, reactor design experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex projects in an industrial setting, with relocation support to Cape

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science/Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in polymerization processes.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of polymerization techniques and reactor design.
• Proficiency in process modeling and simulation tools for polymerization.
• Strong polymer characterization knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with process safety and HAZOP studies.
• Familiarity with GMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D, development, and commercialization of novel polymerization processes.
• Oversee design, scale-up, and optimization for polymer manufacturing.
• Manage and mentor a team of chemical and process engineers.
• Develop experimental plans to study kinetics, mechanism, and process variables.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with R&D, product development, and manufacturing to hit milestones.
• Analyze process data, troubleshoot, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare technical documentation including process descriptions, P&IDs, and SOPs.
• Stay updated on advancements in polymerization technology and chemical engineering.
• Present findings to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Process simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Chemical Engineer specializing in polymerization to join their Cape Town team. You will spearhead development, optimization, and scale-up of polymerization processes, drive research initiatives, and lead engineers toward commercialization of new polymer products.

The role demands deep polymer chemistry expertise, reactor design experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex projects in an industrial setting, with relocation support to Cape