About the Role

Our client, a dynamic chemical manufacturing company, is seeking a skilled Ingeniero de Procesos Químicos para Escalado y Producción to join their team in Cuernavaca, Morelos. This role is essential for the successful transition of new chemical processes from laboratory development to pilot-scale and full commercial production. The adecuado candidate will possess a robust understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals, process scale-up methodologies, and manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for designing, executing, and optimizing pilot plant operations, troubleshooting scale-up challenges, and ensuring that processes are robust, safe, and efficient for large-scale manufacturing. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute directly to bringing innovative chemical products to market. We are looking for a practical engineer with excellent problem-solving skills, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Your expertise will be critical in bridging the gap between research and industrial reality, ensuring product quality and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee and manage pilot plant operations, ensuring safe and efficient execution of experiments.
- Lead the scale-up of chemical processes from laboratory bench to pilot and commercial scale.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues encountered during process development and scale-up.
- Optimize process parameters to maximize yield, purity, and throughput while minimizing costs and waste.
- Collaborate closely with R&D; chemists and engineers to define scale-up strategies.
- Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs;), and operational procedures for pilot and production units.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, health,



and environmental regulations during scale-up and production.
- Analyze process data and performance metrics to identify areas for continuous improvement.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing teams during process implementation and optimization.
- Evaluate and recommend equipment modifications or new installations for pilot and production facilities.

Requirements

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development, scale-up, and/or chemical manufacturing.
- Proven experience in piloting and scaling up chemical processes.
- Strong understanding of chemical reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transfer operations.
- Hands-on experience with chemical processing equipment and instrumentation.
- Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) is highly desirable.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of process safety principles and hazard analysis techniques.
- Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is a plus.
- Fluency in Spanish; good working knowledge of English is advantageous.

Benefits

- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in scale-up and process engineering.
- Access to modern pilot plant facilities and cutting-edge technology.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Career advancement opportunities within process engineering and manufacturing leadership.
- Employee wellness programs.
- Company-sponsored training and workshops.

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📌 Ingeniero de Procesos Químicos para Escalado y Producción (Cuernavaca)
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📍 Cuernavaca