Polymer Engineer Job Id: W292517 Posted On: 1/12/2010
Location: Minneapolis, MN;
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $80000.00 to $95000.00/year
Degree: Bachelor of Science
DescriptionA market leader in the disposable food packaging industry serving the foodservice, supermarket, processor, agricultural, and specialty markets with both stock and custom products is seeking a Polymer Engineer. Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, this role will be responsible to manage the development and optimization process of new and existing polymer sheet products; support existing customers, plants and products through field activity.
Responsibilities:
Manage projects as assigned including: conduct research, determine project scope, resources, and timeline with interaction of Sales, Marketing and Customers
Interface with relevant technical resources to move project forward
Conduct initial trials including lab, production and outside trials ensuring necessary resources are in place and report on project status
Follow up on project commercialization through approval into approved product lines
Support production facilities as well as Sales / Customer groups as assigned
Manage selected strategic growth projects
Support blend optimization through technical activity
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Polymer or Chemical Engineering
Minimum of 3 years experience
Experience and knowledge of OPS, PET, PP and EVOH manufacturing extrusion processes required
Knowledge of polymer blend development methodology required
Experience and knowledge of thermoforming equipment and processes is a plus
Fully competent in MS Office
Ability to travel 50%

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