Process Development Engineer

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and forward-thinking Process Development Engineer to join their innovative team in Newcastle upon Tyne . This role is integral to advancing their product development pipeline, focusing on the optimization and refinement of chemical processes for new and existing products. You will work within a collaborative environment, bridging the gap between laboratory-scale research and pilot plant operations, ensuring that processes are scalable, safe, and economically viable. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on product commercialization and process improvement within a company that values innovation and technical excellence, with a hybrid working model to support flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical processes from lab scale to pilot and potentially commercial scale, focusing on yield improvement and cost reduction.
• Conduct detailed experimental investigations, including design of experiments (DOE), to understand process variables and identify optimal operating conditions.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and generate comprehensive reports with clear recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with R&D chemists, engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth technology transfer and successful process implementation.
• Perform root cause analysis for process deviations and implement corrective actions to enhance process stability and reliability.
• Prepare technical documentation, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• Proven experience in process development , scale-up, and optimization within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in experimental design (DOE) and data analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with process safety principles and hazard analysis methodologies.
• Strong understanding of chemical unit operations and their scale-up challenges.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid working arrangement offering a blend of office and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance and wellness programs.
• Company pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning through internal and external training.