Experience: 3 to 8 years in Agro /Fine Chemicals/ Pharma industry

About the Role:

Role Overview

- We are looking for an experienced and driven Process Engineer to join our scale-up and technology transfer team. This role bridges the gap between R&D and manufacturing, with a strong focus on process feasibility, optimization, and safe scale-up execution. The ideal candidate will bring relevant experience in process engineering, with a deep understanding of both lab and plant environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process Feasibility & Development Support

- Collaborate with R&D teams to evaluate process feasibility, safety, and scalability.

- Provide critical technical inputs to enhance process robustness, cost-effectiveness, enhancements in throughput and manufacturability.

- Perform process optimization studies to maximize yield, improve quality, and boost efficiency.

- Carry out scale-up calculations with respect of BCT and suggest engineering changes for optimization

- Participate in FMEA and risk assessments to ensure safe and efficient process design.

2. Scale-Up Execution & Safety Oversight.

- Recommend equipment modifications and ensure plant readiness for scale-up campaigns.

- Execute initial batches in manufacturing facilities, stabilise the process and handover execution to the CMO.

- Coordinate cross-functionally with QA, QC, Production, SCM, Lab, and Finance teams to ensure seamless execution.

- Troubleshoot process deviations, manage solvent recovery planning, and drive operational compliance.

- Evaluate external manufacturing partners and support scale-up trials on-site as required.

- Identify potential hazards and design mitigation strategies to ensure safe plant execution.

3. Technology Transfer & Documentation

- Prepare comprehensive Process Engineering documents including process flow diagrams (PFDs) with mass balance, equipment specs & Suitability with PNIDs, Waste Treatment

- Process, Recycling/Recovery Process, Stability Data sheets for Storage & reaction and safety documentation covering all criticalities

- Support the generation and review of batch manufacturing records (BMRs), validation protocols, and trial summaries.

- Facilitate smooth knowledge and process transfer from development to manufacturing teams

4. Post-Campaign Analysis & Cost Optimization

- Prepare detailed closure reports and campaign cost assessments.

- Contribute to Cost Improvement Programs (CIPs) aimed at reducing cost per kilo and improving overall profitability.

- This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of R&D and manufacturing, delivering high-impact projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you're passionate about translating lab-scale chemistry into commercial reality with precision and quick deployment, we- d love to hear from you