Polymers Application Engineer

About This Role

Key ResponsibilitiesAI-extracted

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  Works closely with customers to debug product issues and resolve performance challenges through coordinated R&D activity
• 2
  Owns manufacturing quality and the regulatory documentation backbone, including technical data sheets and safety data sheets
• 3
  Collaborates with the business development team to uncover new applications for polymer technology and acts as the technical co-pilot in commercial conversations
• 4
  Builds and maintains strong relationships with customers and partners, ensuring effective communication and technical alignment
• 5
  Typically: Develops and implements process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs

RequirementsAI-extracted

• Degree in polymer engineering, polymer science, or chemical engineering with a clear polymer specialisation
• 7-12 years of industry experience in polymer applications development, ideally with time at a major polymers group
• Hands-on experience across thermoplastic elastomer or engineering polymer systems, with depth in at least one block copolymer or segmented copolymer family
• Demonstrated track record of owning a customer programme end to end, from the first technical conversation through trials, qualification, and into commercial supply
• Typically: Strong understanding of European chemical regulation, such as REACH and CLP

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