Senior Polymer Technologist

Koura Leamington Hastings, England, United Kingdom

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Alphagary, an Orbia business, is looking for a Senior Polymer Technologist to be based at our Melton Site in Leicestershire.

Job Summary/ Purpose

• To formulate new polymer compositions and to provide technical support and service to the compounding business (internal and external customers).
• This is a senior role within the technical department and so demands that the job holder be able to work with minimal supervision to lead projects and assignments to conclusion/positive outcome

Main Responsibilities

• Lead compound development projects to ensure our formulations meet or exceed customer and market requirements (new business opportunities)

• Formulate effective compound solutions versus specific customer and market needs
• Provide effective and efficient technical service to support scale up and commercialization
• Document/record progress of projects and assignments
• Establish quality control specifications for new compounds

• Maintain quality control specifications for existing compounds
• Reduce loss by helping to correct formulations and processes
• Support the team’s efforts on continuous improvement initiatives by providing technical expertise
• Identify and implement disposal routes for non-conforming materials and obsolete stock items

• Provide on-site technical support during customer evaluation of our compounds and/or troubleshooting
• Provide documentation to support use of our compounds for example: technical data sheets, safety data sheets, performance/regulatory declarations, and statements
• Support investigation initiatives to resolve customer concerns

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant scientific discipline, preferably Polymer Chemistry/Technology/Engineering
• Language(s) and level of proficiency: English, fluent
• Knowledge/Experience:

Knowledge/ Experience Required

• 5 years or more formulating polymer compositions
• 5 years or more providing technical support and service to internal and external customers
• Demonstrable background working with polymer compositions, preferably semi-rigid or flexible halogen free flame-retardant materials and/or TPE materials
• Attending and supervising customer trials
• Traveling to foreign countries
• Leading projects
• Communicating with personnel at all levels within an organisation
• Using Office365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and TEAMS)
• Prior experience in a related position is a pre-requisite, it is essential that the individual is a proven formulator of polymer compositions with the skills necessary to solve problems and challenges
• Ideally knowledgeable in polymer compositions for wire & cable, grips and sealing applications
• Proven ability to operate common polymer processes, with particular emphasis on extrusion (compounding and profile) and injection moulding processes
• Proven ability to operate typical polymer testing and analytical apparatus and interpret results for example: Tensometer, Fire testing, MFI, DSC, TGA, FTIR, Oven aging methods
• Knowledge of working with SAP is advantageous
• Physical requirements for the position such as mobility, vision, strength, etc. (applicable in line with local laws): The position will require physical movement within a factory environment and travel outside the site (home and abroad). Good vision is required

Behaviors That Can Help You Succeed At Orbia:

• Develop yourself & Others.
• Foster Collaboration & Inclusion
• Drive Results
• Provide Vision & Direction

If you are excited about this role and your experience and competencies somewhat align with the qualification in the posting, we encourage you to apply. Everywhere you are, you bring your unique skills, talents and perspective to moving your career, the company, people and the planet forward. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role, location, identity and background.

Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what working at Orbia is all about.

Senior Polymer Technologist

Alphagary, an Orbia business, is looking for a Senior Polymer Technologist to be based at our Melton Site in Leicestershire.

Behaviors That Can Help You Succeed At Orbia:

• Develop yourself & Others.
• Foster Collaboration & Inclusion
• Drive Results
• Provide Vision & Direction

If you are excited about this role and your experience and competencies somewhat align with the qualification in the posting, we encourage you to apply. Everywhere you are, you bring your unique skills, talents and perspective to moving your career, the company, people and the planet forward. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role, location, identity and background.

Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what working at Orbia is all about.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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