What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Engineer position at HotRun Inc.?
A need of a self driven, experienced polymers development and testing employee is needed for a world class global packaging company. If you meet the requirements below please send your resume. Very good salary, benefits and relocation offered.
B.S. or an M.S. degree with experience in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science or related discipline
- 2-5 years of expertise in polyolefin polymers (LLDPE, HDPE, PP, EVA) and polyolefin blends, plastic packaging, polymer additives, color science, polymer composites, and/or polymer processing
- Hands on experience in polymer blends development
- Experience in analytical testing methods including DSC, FTIR, GC-MS, permeability testing, polymer mechanical property testing is desired
- Knowledge of injection molding is desired
- Self-driven, hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving
- Intellectual curiosity, innovative outlook and ability to develop new material platforms
- Ability to organize and focus activities around diverse program needs
- Project management skills with proven track record of successfully leading projects from concept to deployment.
- Knowledge and use of design for six sigma / statistical data analysis with respect to R&D is preferred