Lead Process Engineer - Specialty Chemicals
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Engineering
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineer, Chemical Manufacturing
About the Role
Our client is seeking an accomplished Lead Process Engineer to spearhead process development and optimization initiatives within their specialty chemicals division in Randburg . This senior role involves leading a team of engineers and technicians, driving innovation in process design, scale-up, and troubleshooting for complex chemical products. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and economic viability of production processes, working closely with R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance departments.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong technical background and proven leadership capabilities, committed to advancing the company's capabilities in the competitive specialty chemicals market, ensuring robust and scalable manufacturing solutions.
- Lead and mentor a team of process engineers and technicians in process design, development, and optimization.
- Oversee the scale-up of new chemical processes from laboratory to pilot and commercial scale.
- Develop and implement innovative process improvements to enhance yield, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
- Conduct rigorous process hazard analyses (PHAs) and ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
- Collaborate with R&D to translate new chemical discoveries into viable manufacturing processes.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for process engineering initiatives.
- Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in specialty chemicals or process development.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in chemical process engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Extensive experience in process design, scale-up, and troubleshooting of complex chemical reactions.
- Proficiency with process simulation tools and statistical analysis software.
- Strong knowledge of safety protocols and environmental compliance in the chemical industry.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous retirement savings plan.
- Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge specialty chemical development projects.
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