We are a leading innovator in colour and fibre technologies, dedicated to advancing chemical solutions for recycling colours from textile waste and enhancing the efficiency of fabric recycling. Our vision is to foster a future of environmentally conscious textiles, driven by circular processes and transparent supply chains at every stage of manufacturing. Currently, we are engaged in process scale-up and testing projects with key partners across the supply chain.To support our growth, we are seeking an experienced Chemical Engineer / Process Engineer to lead the development and scale-up of our chemical dye recycling technology and contribute to polymer processing innovations such as PET pellet production and process optimization.Process Engineer Chemical Recycling & Polymer ProcessingLocation: LondonSalary: DoE + Company BenefitsKey Responsibilities:Polymer Characterization & Processing Develop and optimize polymer recycling and processing techniques, including PET pellet production.Process Development & Optimization Improve manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.Experimental Design & Execution Design, execute, and analyze experiments using pressure reactors and packed bed reactors.Scale-Up & Pilot Studies Lead pilot projects and scale-up studies at various locations, supporting commercial manufacturing readiness.Reactor Design & Engineering Select, set up, and optimize reactors, considering mass/energy balances, thermodynamics, and computational modeling (CAD, ASPEN, etc.).Equipment Operation & Maintenance Modify and enhance reactor hardware; operate and maintain process equipment (bio-analyzers, centrifuges, bioreactors, autoclaves, etc.).Technical Documentation & Reporting Author tech transfer documents, SOPs, Batch Production Records, and other R&D documentation.Cross-Functional Collaboration Effectively communicate findings and insights across R&D and production teams.Qualifications & Experience:Required:PhD (or Bachelor's/Masters with significant experience) in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.Hands-on experience from bench scale (up to 1L) to pilot scale.Expertise in polymer processing, conservation of mass and energy principles, and process modelling.Nice to Have:3+ years of industry experience in process development and scale-up.Experience in commercial-scale manufacturing.Knowledge of immobilized enzyme reactors, packed bed reactors, or large-scale fermenters.Experience with pressure vessels and bioreactor scale-up.Proficiency in process simulation software (CAD, ASPEN, techno-economic analysis, LCA, JMP, R, Python).This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of sustainable chemical engineering, driving innovation in polymer recycling and chemical dye recovery. If youre passionate about circular manufacturing and process engineering, wed love to hear from you!
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Chemical Process Engineer - Textile Recycling