Senior R&D Engineer (Polymer)

Job title:

Senior R&D Engineer (Polymer)

Company

Hero Recruitment

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Polymer Expert to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and expertise in polymer chemistry, materials science, and polymer processing technologies. They will be responsible for leading research and development projects, providing technical guidance and support, and driving innovation in polymer materials and processes.Responsibilities

• Assess polymer materials for thermoforming suitability based on properties such as melt flow behaviours, crystallinity, thermal stability, and impact resistance.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source and qualify new materials, ensuring they meet performance and cost targets.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on polymer-related issues to interdisciplinary teams and project stakeholders within the company.
• Design and project manage trials to evaluate the performance and properties of various polymer sheet materials. These trials would happen on the company thermoforming equipment.
• Stay current with advancements in thermoformable materials through literature review, conference attendance, and collaboration with external partners.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support product development, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Stay abreast of industry developments and emerging technologies in thermoforming and polymer science to continually enhance expertise.
• Represent the company’s technical voice by leading technical discussions with customers on new developments.
• Ensure proper documentation of work and contribute to the knowledge library – do not reinvent what has been invented elsewhere.
• Provide expertise and share knowledge in order to advance capability across the organisation.
• The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:
• The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of polymer behaviours, material properties, and thermoforming technologies to ensure efficient production and high-quality products.
• Collaborative Relationships and Influence Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards for polymer materials in relevant industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical devices) is a plus.

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• Customer / Market Focus
• Fostering Innovation – Idea Generator/Integrator
• Results Orientation
• Analytical Thinking and Decision Making
• Contributing to and Managing Projects
• Must have excellent MS Excel skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to impart knowledge in clear concise manner.
• Organisation and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail/accuracy.
• Strong Microsoft office capabilities, particularly in the use of Excel.
• Good Oral and Written Communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Syspro/Excel/Sage Experience

Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• PhD with 3+ years of experience or a Graduate/Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience. Polymer science, materials science or equivalent

For more information on this role in please contact Johanne Kennedy on +353 86 440 3725 / [email protected]Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website – https://www.hero.ie/Please Note: Under its obligation under the Data Protection legislation, HERO Recruitment will not forward your details to any company without your prior approvalData can only be transferred outside of the EEA on the basis of standards contractual clauses, to a country for whom an adequacy decision has been given by the European Commission or where the express permission of the data subject has been given. You have supplied us with your personal data in the process of applying for a position. Our client company may have personnel outside of the EEA who will review you data. We will apply the appropriate criteria in respect of the data transfer depending on the location of those personnel.

Expected salary

Location

Galway

Job date

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:49:06 GMT

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