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Senior Material & Process Engineer
Based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Relocation and visa support can be considered

Job ref: AZ/62308

With over 60 years of experience and being a worldwide market leader, Listgrove is proud to be partnering one of the largest technical polymer component manufacturers, in their search for a talented Senior Material Process Engineer, to ensure their products and services maintain a focus on meeting ever increasing, customer demands.

Job Objective:

As an experienced Senior Material Process Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, designing, and improving polymer materials & processing methodologies used in various industries. You will work closely with a team (Sales, Operations, Supply chain) to research and analyze polymer materials/composites & processing technologies, as well as optimize existing ones. 
Your expertise will be crucial in developing innovative solutions and ensuring the efficient production and application of polymer materials. 

Job Responsibilities:

·    Conduct research on polymer / composite materials, including studying their properties, behaviour, and applications in relation to specific processing.
·    Develop new polymer formulations to meet specific project requirements, and industry standards. Projects could be from product improvements, change management, process improvements, optimisations and new product / process development.
·    Demonstrable experience in material / composition development.
·    Expert knowledge in material analysis, testing and characterisation polymer materials along with scientific interpretation of test findings. Test methods to cover mechanical, tribological, rheological and microscopic techniques.
·    Collaborate with production and manufacturing teams to optimize polymer processing techniques, such as extrusion, coatings, moulding, and compounding.
·    Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement cost-effective measures. This includes establishing quality control procedures and specifications for materials and processes.
·    Investigate and troubleshoot issues related to polymer materials & processes, including defects, inconsistencies, and performance problems via root cause analysis, data analysis and validation techniques to implement corrective actions.
·    Work closely with cross-functional teams, including researchers, engineers, chemists, and technicians, to exchange knowledge, coordinate projects, and ensure effective collaboration.
·    Present research findings, project updates, and technical reports to customers and stakeholders.
·    Writing structured and detailed technical reports on material development and process development projects.
·    Write structured and detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures.
·    Manage multiple projects. This covers project planning, WBS (work breakdown structure), critical path analysis

Job Skill Set:

·    Reading of CAD engineering drawings is a must.
·    Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards, such as REACH, ROHS, ISO, ASTM, and FDA are preferred.
·    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and propose innovative solutions.
·    Demonstrable experience of Project management. knowledge of MS Project / Primavera is an advantage.
·    Full clean driving license is required. Candidate is expected to travel within the UK and abroad to perform projects, visit suppliers and customers.
·    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
·    Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Ability to share knowledge is essential.
·    ‘Can-do’ attitude and willingness to learn new skills is essential. The individual must be prepared to do ‘hands-on’ work and get ‘hands-dirty’.

Experience:

·    Solid experience in material development (thermoplastics or thermosets or composites or elastomers) is mandatory
·    Minimum 5 - 7 years’ experience in polymer or composite industry. 
·    Proficiency in polymer processing techniques such as extrusion, injection molding, compounding , prepreging and coatings
·    Experience with polymer characterization techniques, including thermal analysis, rheology, mechanical testing, and microscopy. Experience in tribology is advantageous.

Education and Qualifications:

·    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Polymer engineering and have relevant experience in a similar role. Chemical, Mechanical or Materials engineering disciplines are acceptable if individual possess strong knowledge and experience in polymers (or composite materials) and related processing technologies.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided.  All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

Why select Listgrove?
·    Five Decades of Market Intelligence
·    Unrivalled Industry Networks
·    Recognised International brand
·    HR Qualified Professionals

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