Process Development Engineer

About the job  As Process Development Engineer you will be part of the Process Development team of the Polymer Specialties Technology group. The Polymer Specialties Technology group manages as licensor and know-how owner the manufacturing processes and technologies used in the business line Polymer Specialties covering over 800 unique products at 13 manufacturing sites. The products are divided over 4 major product groups:
Organic Peroxide (OP), Metal Alkyls (MA), Complex Metal Organics (CMO) and Anti-Fouling and Suspension Agents (AFSA).
In your future role as Process Development Engineer you will   Act as R&D project manager, ensuring that assigned projects are delivered in scope, on time and within budget while coordinating with all relevant functions (e.g. R&D, manufacturing and marketing)
Set up, plan and execute pilot experiments and plant trials, and analyze, interpret and report the results
Contribute to projects as process development lead to ensure correct balance between process safety, chemistry and process technology requirements
Compiling process Know-how documents to ensure Know-how is well embedded in the organization
Identify new product and process opportunities and technical solutions for yield improvement, cost reduction, emission reduction etc.
Prepare conceptual designs for new or improved production lines and participate as Know-how owner in initial design phases of CAPEX projects
Keep up to date with new production technologies and develop, implement and improve existing methods and techniques
We believe you bring   Master degree in Chemical Technology with at least 6 years of experience in the chemical industry
Proficient in the English language, both spoken and written
Great if you have   Knowledge of Process Engineering, Process Design and Scale-up

Experience with working in Aspen Plus
Affinity for chemistry
We believe you are   A strong team player with excellent communication skills
Hands‑on
Comfortable working in a multicultural and international environment
Strongly analytical
Independent, proactive, and confident in driving progress

Willing to travel
We offer you   An employment contract for an indefinite term period
A competitive gross annual salary
35 holidays based on a full-time position
An end-of-year/ variable bonus
A welcoming, international team and a positive, enjoyable work environment
An excellent pension plan with a strong contribution rate, most of which is paid by Nouryon
Life Check Employee Assistance Program:
Free, confidential wellbeing support for you and your family
Have we got your interest?  This is a permanent position, on a full-time basis in Deventer. You will be reporting to Ton den Braber, Process Development Manager and based in Deventer.
About Nouryon  Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
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Contact  For additional information about the vacancy please contact hiring manager Ton den Braber, Process Development Manager via  If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact

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