Material Development Engineer | Material Development Engineer

Job Summary

As a Material Development Engineer, you will take the lead on critical projects focused on the reformulation, continuous development, and optimization of specialized plastic compounds. You will hold technical responsibility for a segment of the material portfolio, ensuring the precise specification of raw materials and accompanying customer audits. A core function involves managing the transition from lab to production, including conducting scale-up trials in the mixing facility and transferring finalized mixtures into the manufacturing pipeline. Additionally, you will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive material database and implementing advanced statistical methods, specifically Design of Experiments (DoE). This is an attractive opportunity to independently manage projects and oversee the entire process from initial development through to the finished product, supported by targeted professional development and excellent benefits. The role requires a degree in Chemistry or Material Science and experience in compound development.