Introduction
Lead Chemical Engineer – Antwerp
About the company
Are you passionate about driving positive change in the world of sustainable materials and innovation? This scale-up company is a dynamic and forward-thinking company dedicated to revolutionizing the textile industry. They are on a mission to redefine the future of fashion and manufacturing by creating eco-friendly alternatives to traditional materials.
As a part of this team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds, explore cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to a more sustainable future. They believe that innovation and sustainability go hand in hand, and they are looking for talented individuals who share this vision and can help them to make a difference.
If you’re excited about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainable materials and want to be a part of a team that’s at the forefront of change, a role at this start-up may be for you.
Organization
About the job
We are looking for a Lead Chemical Engineer in the industrialization team. They will effectively translate the outcomes of catalytic chemistry research from the R&D team into plant manufacturing specifications and requirements at all relevant phases.
Key responsibilities:
- Play a leading role in the scale-up of the new technology from the R&D lab to the kilo-lab , pilot and the plant scales including batch and continuous processes.
- Manage a team of chemists / chemical engineers and the laboratory itself, including maintenance of chemicals and equipment supply, troubleshooting instruments.
- Implement and follow safety procedures in the kilo-lab and support the chemical process safety studies (flammability, exothermicity…).
- Coordinate with the R&D team to ensure alignment on technical needs and project execution for scaling up.
- Use substantial knowledge on reactors design to overcome the challenges of scaling-up a chemical process.
- Perform the required studies for the kilo-lab and pilot plant designs and sizing, as well as evaluating PFDs / P&IDs.
- Carry out engineering-driven financial analysis and cost-benefit calculations.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge, remaining updated on the advantages and disadvantages of a broad range of process apparatus (reactors, distillation, gas separation, mixers…).
Requirements
Desired profile
- MSc or PhD in a technical field: chemical engineering, chemistry or equivalent
- A least 5 years experience and knowledge in an industrial environment / engineering company / chemical laboratory
- Ability to learn new topics with minimal guidance
- Highly motivated and a team player
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Expertise in troubleshooting and process simulation are a plus
- Fluency in English is required; French and Dutch are a plus
Offer
Compensation and perks
- Competitive compensation
- Employee benefits (health insurance, public transport allowance)
- Key role in a dynamic start-up environment
