Polymer Jobs

Process Development Engineer - Polymer/Chemical Process Development

Ref. 1205-13 £25 – 40k + Benefits Nottingham

• Global supplier of leading edge composite materials is expanding further and looking to add ambitious talent to its process development team.
• High profit organisation which leads the way in technology and innovative solutions.
• Varied and challenging role for career focused process engineers with focus on continuous improvements, root cause analysis and lean implementation.
• Ideally suited to a process or continuous improvement engineer from a materials science, chemistry...

R&D Chemist
Harrogate
£18,000 - £24,000 (dependent on experience)

Our client, a global leader in manufacture and supply, are now recruiting for a highly motivated R&D Chemist to join their Harrogate based team. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the development of new polymeric solutions for the industrial sector.

Working within an existing team of R&D Chemists, your duties will include:

• Lab-based R&D working on the development of new and innovative repair solutions for arduous industrial environments
• Design and lab-scale manufacture of polymeric coatings and repair composites
• Lab testing...

CONFIDENTIAL Job Specification

Plant Technical Focal Point
Job ref: FN/20847

Salary: - Negotiable

Location: Home Counties

Our client is a manufacturer of polymer raw materials. They are currently looking to recruit a Polymer Technologist/Technical NPD to join them at their site based in the North London/Home Counties region.

A relevant qualification in polymer science AND experience of working with polymers in a similar environment is required.

* Liaise with Product Development Group, Europe in conjunction with asset management for the introduction of new products, managing new products through the...

Our client, based in Cambridge is seeking a Scientist, with a Chemistry PhD or equivalent in an industrial or academic background. Candidates must have excellent synthetic practical laboratory experience and be computer literate.

1. JOB PURPOSE
To improve the performance of pOLED materials by designing and preparing new monomers, polymers or small molecules to a high quality with excellent record keeping. Must be prepared to understand device chemistry and physics as they relate to light emitting polymer (LEP) based displays. To support other members of the research team, support the company's HandS program and assist with the day...

Extrusion Process Lead
£37K

VACANCY
There is a Vacancy for a Microcellular Foam Extrusion Process Lead To manage, operate and develop the microcellular foam extrusion plant and resources so as to achieve agreed business objectives for the development and introduction of new products and processes. To manage the production operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of existing products and processes efficiently and effectively.

The main requirements, skills and experience for the role will include:
• To organise and manage all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the microcellular foam extrusion plant to maximise...

Development Chemist - Coatings & Polymers, N West. Our client, a manufacturer of various polymer based coatings for the construction industry, is currently looking to recruit a Development Chemist to join their team.

The main roles and responsibilities of this Development Chemist will be to oversee and be involved with new product development and technical support for the company's range of products. This will involve developing new and existing innovative products, sourcing raw materials and ensuring compliance with safety and legislative standards.

You will be responsible for conducting experiments, processing & analysing data...

Shift Quality Control Technician - Pigments & Dyes. Our client manufactures liquid colour and additives for the polymer and plastics industry, and is currently recruiting for a Shift Quality Control Technician to join their team based in the North West of England. The manufacturing department is responsible for production and packing and the quality team controls the testing of the finished product, ensuring it meets specification.

The main roles and responsibilities of this Shift QC Technician will be to analyse the finished product against set standards using set processes. You will establish reasons for not meeting specifications if...

Lead Process Engineer (Extrusions)
Croydon
£33,000 - £39,000 + Holiday + Pension + Bonus + Benefits + Training and Development

Are you a process engineer from either an extrusions, plastics or polymer background looking to work for an industry leader and take on management responsibilities? This position offers a very competitive remuneration package, excellent career prospects and job stability.

The organization is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of specialist products supplying to a variety of market places. With sustained growth and keen expansion plans they are developing well and require a lead process...

CONFIDENTIAL Job Specification

Process Manager
Job ref: JE/18720

Salary: - Negotiable

Location: North West

The Process Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing and process development activities in support of commercial customer specific programmes along with providing manufacturing operational support to our internal technology function. This will involve leading a team of processing professionals and ensuring that we maintain and grow the manufacturing process requirements in line with evolving business needs.

The role demands strong skills in production process development/engineering...

Our client manufactures a range of unique and exciting products and assemblies for the international market place.

A new contract opportunity has arisen for a Interim Materials Team Leader/Chemist Team Leader.

The appointment your duties will include research, development and manufacture of materials( metals, polymers and ceramics) as well as:
• Formulating polymeric materials to meet design requirements.
• Developing associated material and component manufacturing processes.
• Qualifying materials for use in accordance with recognised standards.
• Identifying and implementing...

Extrusion Setter / Operator

The Company

Our client, an extremely successful manufacturer of plastic packaging, is currently looking to recruit an experienced Extrusion Setter / Operator. Due to expansion they are keen to recruit a number of skilled individuals who can join the company and hit the ground running. The company operate from a modern production facility and have recently invested £5,000,000 in machinery with a view to increasing production levels. This is your chance to join a well established and successful organization in a most interesting and varied role.

Extrusion Setter / Operator

The Role

Andrew Bolton at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Senior Chemist to join an international Chemical Manufacturer to be based at their site in Greater London on a full time, permanent basis.

As a Senior Chemist, you will be joining a growing team specialising in the development of coatings & paints for use in industrial applications. Your responsibilities will include:
- Project management of formulation & development studies surrounding new & existing coating technologies.
- Carrying out blue sky concept generation.
- Performing application & analytical testing using physical & chemical techniques.
- Working closely...

We manufacture a range of unique and exciting products and assemblies for the international defence ket place. A new permanent opportunity exists for a Senior Chemist/Materials Team Leader. The role could also be called a Laboratory Manager and the position is commutable from Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Kidderminster and Worcester.

REQUIREMENTS:  Your duties will include research, development and manufacture of materials( metals, polymers and ceramics) as well as:

• Formulating polymeric materials to meet design requirements.
• Developing associated material and component manufacturing processes.

Responsible for the validation of all new tooling for new products and re-tooling of existing products. To provide support to the project teams in conducting material trials / colour trials.

Key Responsibilities
To carry out all new tool validation in line with appropriate procedures or protocols, either internally or at external subcontractors

To create the necessary paperwork and build an information manual necessary for the clean handover of new tooling into production
*To be responsible for training mould shop personnel in the installation and start up and shut down procedures as well as any in-press, tool cleaning and...

The Company:

Established in the early 1900’s our client is a leading supplier of chemicals including polymers, lubricants, pigments, resins, polyolefin, polyesters, elastomers, thermoplastics and plastisols. Due to internal promotion the company is now seeking to appoint a target driven sales/account professional to continue the dynamic development of their plastics and rubber division. You will be responsible for sales throughout the UK, developing both new business sales and managing key accounts.

The Role:

Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing sales of chemicals...

The Company:

Established in the early 20th century, our client is a leading manufacturer of industrial thermoplastics which are supplied to manufacturers within the automotive, medical, aerospace, motorsport, defence, oil & gas, turbo machinery and petrochemical markets globally.

The Position:

Due to an internal promotion the company is now seeking to appoint an applications & development specialist to work directly with OEMs within a multitude of markets and to provide technical support on plastic resin and specialty compound applications, product development and product introduction direct to industry.

Reporting...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a lab technician with experience in Polymer Chemistry.

You will work alongside the production team providing resin solutions to a range of industries.

You will ideally be trained in the development, testing and production of polyurethane and epoxy resin systems.

To be considered you must possess:
A degree or equivalent in Polymer Chemistry/Materials Science or similar.
Experience of working with epoxy resins or polyurethanes.

You must be able to work on your initiative and have an analytical approach to your work.

A knowledge of Health and Safety is beneficial...

Job Overview: Further to a successful campaign of business growth, we are working closely with one of our clients to appoint an Injection Moulding Technician / Mould Shop Supervisor working a 3 shift pattern of 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00, 22:00-06:00. As Injection Moulding Technician / Mould Shop Supervisor you will report to the Mould Shop Manager and be responsible for the shift operations team where you will be continually striving for improving performance standards in line with company and department KPI’s for quality, cost effectiveness, delivery, safety and environment, motivation and morale. You will be an excellent communicator and have...

Sales Manager

Job ref: FN/20346

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Yorkshire

Our client is a global producer of release agents for a wide range of moulding applications and is recognised the industry leaders within their field. They are currently looking to recruit a Sales Manager to promote their PU and Thermoplastics product range to new and existing customers within the UK and Ireland.

Job Requirements:

• Promote business within UK to all forms of user of PU additives.
• Provide effective technical support to account base.
• The position is home based but will require extensive...

Reporting to: Production Shift Managers

Main Responsibilities

To provide setting and technical support to the shift.

To ensure that quality parts are manufactured on time according to the daily production schedule. The technician will play an active role in TPM, Kaizen and SMED activities.

The Candidate

You will be a highly experience Moulding Technician used to operating in a high volume manufacturing environment ideally automotive, with a proven track record in production & process improvements.

You will have sound experience of quality related issues and being at least NVQ 3 or IMT3 City &...