Process Development Engineer
Job in
7400, Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands
Listed on 2026-08-31
Listing for:
Nouryon
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-31
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you interested in taking a Process Development Engineer role? Then you might be the right candidate for this newly created position within our team.
At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.
We are looking for a Process Development Engineer who combines strong technical expertise in chemical process engineering with a hands-on, data-driven approach to bring innovative ideas from R&D to plant implementation.
We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?
About the jobAs 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).As a Process Development Engineer, you will help shape the future of our Polymer Specialties technologies. You will define development strategies and design, set up and lead pilot‑plant and on‑site trials to bring new products and production technologies to life.
You will transform data into clear insights by designing experiments, interpreting results, and using advanced process simulation tools, supporting major site expansion projects by specifying engineering criteria and introducing state‑of‑the‑art addition, you will drive continuous improvement by increasing yields, reducing costs, lowering emissions, and helping implement next‑generation process control systems that enhance overall plant short: you will innovate, optimize, and future‑proof our manufacturing processes—while working in an environment where your ideas make a real 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 areA 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 youAt Nouryon, we provide a great job and friendly coworkers, plus benefits in addition to salary. We offer unilateral perks, such as:
An employment contract for an indefinite term periodA competitive gross annual salary
35 holidays based on a full-time position
An end-of-year/ variable bonusA welcoming, international team and a positive, enjoyable work environment
An excellent pension plan with a strong contribution rate, most of which is paid by…
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