Process Development Chemical Engineer

3 days ago

Akron, Ohio, United States Flexsys Full time
Job Title: Senior Process Development Engineer

Description

Flexsys, a global leader in rubber chemicals and solutions, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Process Development Engineer to join our team in the Akron Technology Center. As a key member of our innovation platform, you will provide leadership and subject matter expertise in process selection and design for novel small molecules, lab-scale proof of concept, and process modeling.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and model potential process designs for scale-up and cost estimating based on lab-scale synthesis of novel small molecules.
  • Guide the R&D team and external partners in the design and execution of experiments to develop required base data for process design.
  • Identify, select, and manage engagements with external partners for process development activities, mini-plant, and pilot plant design and operation.
  • Partner with external firms on the development of feasibility and front-end engineering packages and associated cost estimates.
  • Play a leading role in large capital projects ($5M+) for brownfield and greenfield projects (design, installation, commissioning, validation, and start-up).
  • Support existing global assets with capital project execution for major equipment upgrades, maintenance, etc.
  • Work closely with a cross-functional team including Sr. Mgmt, R&D, Engineering, Operations, and external partners as needed.
  • Scout external vendors and technologies and present recommendations for new technologies implementation to management.
  • Develop capital projects proposals (includes developing scope, conducting project safety reviews, and generating estimates).
  • Provide technical and business assessments to guide management through decisions and choices in development and scale-up of new products/processes.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline required, additional post-graduate education preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in R&D, Engineering, capital project management, and/or Operations.
  • Familiar with a broad range of unit operations relevant for continuous liquid and gas phase production processes.
  • Demonstrated success in developing novel processes for small molecule production at lab and pilot scale.
  • Experience in scaling-up from lab/pilot scale to design, construction, and operation global commercial scale.
  • Experience in capital project management, including all phases of front-end loading project management and cost estimating.
  • Familiarity with plant control software, including PLC and SCADA/Delta V systems.
  • Expertise in catalysis or crystallization is a plus.
  • Familiar with Six Sigma Methodology.
  • Background in statistical analysis and simulation output data interpretation.
  • Experience in Aspen modeling highly preferred.
  • Ability to work in a team environment is necessary, providing guidance and direction to the broader organization.
  • Candidate should be motivated to develop into a company expert (leader) in process development engineering.

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