Lead Chemical Process Development Engineer - Specialty Chemicals
Core
Lead the development and optimization of novel chemical processes for new and existing specialty chemical products, translating lab discoveries into commercial manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Lead Chemical Process Development Engineer
Builds
Commercially viable manufacturing processes for specialty chemicals
Domain
Specialty Chemicals / Chemical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Chemical reaction engineering, Separation technologies, Scale-up principles, Process modeling and simulation (CFD, kinetic modeling), Process control strategies, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Project management, Team leadership
Preferred skills
cGMP environment experience, Catalysis knowledge
Technologies
Aspen Plus, HYSYS, gPROMS
Responsibilities
Lead development and optimization of novel chemical processes, Design and execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments, Utilize advanced process modeling and simulation tools, Develop robust process control strategies, Collaborate with R&D chemists and manufacturing teams, Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, Mentor junior engineers and chemists
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
