Process Engineer

Job Description

To lead the transfer of new and improved processes from laboratory to pilot and commercial manufacturing. This hands-on role ensures seamless scale-up, integration with plant systems and consistent quality and safety compliance for oleoresin, botanical extracts and specialty chemical products. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and manage end-to-end technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing. Lead pilot plant trials, develop scale-up protocols, and establish process control Prepare and maintain Technology Transfer Packages including process flow diagrams, material balances, critical process parameters and Scale up reports. Work closely with, Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance and EHS teams to ensure process feasibility and alignment with operational capabilities. Conduct fit-gap assessments, risk analyses, and troubleshooting during scale-up. Monitor and document pilot batches; analyse data to refine processes. Facilitate process validation and ensure readiness for commercial launch. Lead cross-functional review meetings and project updates. Maintain documentation as per regulatory and internal SOP requirements. Provide on-floor support during initial commercial batch manufacturing. Qualifications & Experience: Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in technology transfer and pilot scale-up, in the Oleoresin, Pharma or specialty chemical industry. Hands-on experience with distillation, extraction, solvent recovery, filtration, and drying systems. Experience in Process design and re-engineering projects. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) practices in chemical process industries. Skills & Competencies: Strong technical understanding of process engineering and chemical operations. Excellent project management and coordination skills. Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail. Effective communication and documentation abilities. Proficient in MS Office, process simulation software and process documentation.