Engineering Lead, Process Engineer, Chemical Engineering

Brightsmith are currently partnering with an innovative clean technology company that is developing a first-of-its-kind industrial process to support the circular economy and sustainable manufacturing. Following continued growth, investment and the successful progression of their demonstration programme, they are looking to appoint a Engineering Lead to join their expanding engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative start-up at a pivotal stage of its growth. Reporting into the VP of Engineering, you will play a key role in leading the process engineering function, supporting the delivery of a demonstration plant while helping to shape the pathway to commercial scale. Alongside remaining technically hands-on, you will mentor and develop a growing team of engineers and help establish engineering best practice across the business.

The role is based in Vancouver, BC
, operating on a hybrid basis (4 days per week on site).

• Lead the process engineering function across pilot, demonstration and future commercial scale projects.
• Drive process scale-up activities, supporting the transition from demonstration plant through to commercial deployment.
• Develop, review and approve key engineering documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, equipment datasheets, commissioning procedures and technical reports.
• Provide technical oversight across engineering activities, ensuring high-quality engineering standards and deliverables.
• Support commissioning, start-up and optimisation of process plant operations.
• Lead and develop a growing engineering team through mentoring, coaching, performance management and technical guidance.
• Coordinate work across multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring effective collaboration between process, mechanical and other technical teams.
• Work closely with R&D, operations and project teams to successfully deliver engineering milestones.
• Contribute to engineering strategy, continuous improvement and the development of best practices within a fast-growing organisation.

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within process engineering in industrial manufacturing or process industries.
• Demonstrable experience supporting pilot, demonstration or first-of-a-kind technologies through scale-up towards commercial operation.
• Strong understanding of core process engineering deliverables, including PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, equipment specifications and commissioning documentation.
• Experience reviewing and approving technical engineering work produced by others.
• Previous commissioning or plant start-up experience.
• Proven people leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, performance reviews and managing engineering deliverables.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and work effectively across technical functions.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, collaborative start-up environment.

We are particularly interested in candidates from industries such as:

• Advanced recycling or plastics recycling
• Chemical processing
• Hydrogen
• Ammonia
• Other complex process manufacturing or industrial scale-up environments