At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the scale-up of innovative chemical products from lab to market.
- Company: Dynamic company in Queenstown focused on new product development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, performance incentives, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Join a team that values innovation and offers career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by bringing groundbreaking products to life.
- Qualifications: Master's in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years in process development.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a dedicated Process Chemical Engineer to lead the critical function of New Product Scale-Up at their facility in Queenstown.
This role is instrumental in translating innovative laboratory discoveries into robust, commercially viable manufacturing processes.
You will work closely with R&D and production teams to design, pilot, and implement new chemical processes, ensuring they are efficient, safe, and scalable.
This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the company's growth by bringing new products to market successfully, requiring a blend of strong technical skills, practical problem-solving, and effective project coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the scale-up of new chemical products from laboratory to pilot and commercial production.
- Design and execute pilot plant trials, collecting and analyzing data to validate process parameters.
- Develop P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and equipment specifications for new processes.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop safe operating procedures for new product introductions.
- Collaborate with procurement and engineering teams on equipment selection and plant design.
- Troubleshoot scale-up challenges and implement solutions to ensure successful commercialization.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in process development and scale-up, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience with pilot plant operations and experimental design.
- Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and separation technologies.
- Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.
- Excellent project management and communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
- Opportunity to be at the forefront of new product commercialization.
- Exposure to a variety of chemical processes and innovative technologies.
- Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
- A challenging role with significant impact on company growth and product portfolio.
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