Job Description
Job Description
Working for a global manufacturing of plastic packaging solutions for the food and beverage and personal care industries is availalbe. The new polymer plastics business unit is immediately hiring a Materials Manager / Senior Materials Engineer. If you have an interest in being apart of an innovative team and new business please consider applying.
- Oversee research focused on PCR grade development
- Identifies emerging trends and translates them into product opportunities
- The candidate will work with procurement and operations to maintain a robust and cost-effective supply chain for all grades.
- Candidate will monitor PCR resin competitors in mechanical and advanced recycling.
- The candidate must have expertise in numerous processing technologies including but not limiting extrusion blow molding, thermoforming and injection molding of polyolefins.
- Identify patentable inventions and manage IP as related to PolyCycle
- Monitor industry patents to stay abreast of new developments in recycling
- Turn research into commercial new products
- Collaborate with operations to optimize the manufacturing process
- Collaborate with sales / business development to maximize value to our customers
Qualifications
Ph.D. / MS or BS in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field.Extensive experience in polymer research and development, including hands-on experience with polymer synthesis, characterization techniques, and processing methods.Proven track record of leading research teams and delivering successful product innovations.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.Relocation, fantastic base salary, bonus, benefits