Midland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC · 1 day ago
Materials Engineer
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
10+ years expMidland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC is a growing company with sales over $400 million, and they are seeking a Plastics Materials Engineer. The role involves evaluating and recommending recycled materials, supporting blending processes, and ensuring the final product meets material specifications.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Ron Eliason
Responsibilities
Support the evaluation of purchased recycled materials
Recommend recycled materials to purchase based upon properties and costs
Support the daily blending of recycled and virgin materials for the Materials Processing Department
Support the daily decision-making of the blended materials and recommend where they should be used
Support the optimal blend of wide virgin resin usage with prime materials in the products
Maximize the material cost savings while ensuring the final product material specifications are being met
Partner with Materials Processing to interpret the test results and recommend the best course of action
Work with the Materials group to establish process controls for materials and processing
Correlation of polymer blend/formulation with observed properties
Identify equipment needs for effective controls
Work with in-house ISO/IEC 17025 accredited polymer lab
Control and recommend enhancements to the Blendsheet software application
Provide technical recycled expertise
Available during evenings / weekends for issues that would hold up production
Qualification
Required
At least 10 years' experience in recycled PP and PE
Laboratory research experience with ASTM specimen molding and testing using FTIR, DSC, TGA, plastometer, tensile, flexural, and notched Izod is required
A strong team player with a positive and professional attitude, and a strong bias for solving problems
In-depth knowledge of the latest technologies on recycled material testing and processing
Demonstrated work experience in plastic injection molding
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence peers
Must be willing to work in the Lexington, KY area
Preferred
Prefer degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
Experience in Polyethylene, Polypropylene, HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, polyolefins or thermoplastics would be a plus
Company
Midland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC
With a legacy dating back to 1973, our recruitment specialists have built the relationships and expertise that drive industries forward.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase