New Product Development Engineer

Hiring: New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Chemical Manufacturing Plant Experience:

5–10 Years Qualification:

B.Tech / M.Tech (Chemical Engineering) Location:

Tamil Nadu Industry:

Chemical Manufacturing Employment Type:

Full-Time CTC Range:

5 to 7 LPA

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced

NPD Engineer

to lead new product development initiatives, pilot trials, and commercial scale-up activities at our chemical manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise in process development and plant operations, with a focus on safety, quality, and cost optimization.

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Required Qualifications & Skills Hands-on experience in chemical plant NPD, scale-up, process development, or production engineering Proven experience in pilot-plant trials and commercial-scale implementation of chemical processes Strong understanding of process parameters, mass & energy balances, reactor operations, and heat/mass transfer fundamentals Good knowledge of QA/QC methods and analytical techniques used in chemical manufacturing Experience in HAZOP, FMEA, process safety practices, and statutory compliance Excellent documentation skills (trial reports, SOPs, batch records) Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication abilities ERP exposure and proficiency in MS Office

Key Responsibilities Lead new product development from lab scale to commercial production Plan and execute pilot trials; validate and optimize process parameters Improve production processes for yield, efficiency, and cost effectiveness Prepare and maintain technical documentation and SOPs Coordinate with Production, QA/QC, Maintenance, and Procurement teams Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards Troubleshoot process challenges during scale-up and commercial production