Ultra-Poly Corporation ยท 1 month ago
Materials Development Engineer
Portland, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expUltra-Poly Corporation is a pioneer in recycling plastics through innovative manufacturing processes. They are seeking a Materials Development Engineer to support activities within both Material Development and Quality Departments, requiring collaboration with sales and production teams to develop materials that meet customer specifications.
LogisticsManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop material (compound) that matches to customer's specification
Work and collaborate with Sales and Production during the material development phase
Own the sampling request process (monitoring, follow-up, testing, report, logistic, etc.) and drive the performance (development cycle)
Perform material evaluations following proper procedures and protocol
Operate all instrument and process equipment in the QC office / Lab area
Analyze and report results / findings to the stakeholders
Conduct and participate internal and external trials. Report the finding and follow-up action plan as needed
Support raw material - additives cost reduction works
Develop new QC processes and write detailed procedures based on best practices and train QC employees
Support and troubleshoot any QC / Lab equipment (instrument and processing equipment) issue
Assemble data from manufacturing test results to assist with the detection of significant trends affecting product quality and/or cost
Coordinates problem-solving activities within manufacturing regarding customer complaint
Assist with troubleshooting of manufacturing problems and recommend corrective action
Support both ISO9001 and ISO17025 activities
Supports site safety initiatives
Attend tradeshows and/or conferences
Stay updated on existing and new material & additive technologies
Other projects/duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field with 4+ years of experience in quality, development, and/or engineering roles of plastic manufacturing environment
Experience and knowledge of the use of laboratory equipment
Experience in operating both injection molding machine and extruder
Ability to develop test reports based on findings
Basic knowledge of ISO quality standard and ASTM standard
Basic knowledge of statistical analysis
Ability to interpret product specifications, blueprints, and perform testing procedures
Timely and accurate completion of projects and assignments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills (documentation, etc.)
Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
Able to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.)
Company
Ultra-Poly Corporation
About: With an annual production capacity of over 300 million pounds across five plants, Ultra-Poly is currently one of the largest and most efficient plastic recyclers in North America Company Overview: Ultra-Poly stands out among American plastics recyclers in four key areas: Resources, Technical Expertise, Innovation, and Reputation Description: Ultra-Poly Corporation has four business units: Toll Processing - Reclaim value by converting your scrap back into a form you can reuse, often within a week.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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