Description: We are looking for: someone who has 5+ years of experience in technical roles related to plastic extrusion, more specifically blown film extrusion OR sheet extrusion thermoforming. If that experience is in Polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), that would be a big plus. The person’s experience should be focused on product development or customer technical support. We are looking for a candidate that has intimate knowledge of those plastic processing methods, in terms of understanding: - The key process parameters, how to fine tune each of them and troubleshoot/optimize production - The polymer grades used, how they affect final properties and processability and how to select grades and design final products (films or thermoformed parts) - The additives and other ingredients used during production, improvements they bring Skills: Product development, Chemistry, Analytical chemistry, plastics, extrusion process, polypropylene, polyethylene, blown flim, customer support, polymer chemistry, polymer science, polymer engineering Top Skills Details: Product development Additional Skills & Qualifications: JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Support regional sales and marketing functions Be an active member of our Global technical community by sharing learnings and solving problems together Translate customer needs into problem statements Develop and supervise lab experiments to find potential solutions to identified problems Assist customers with product and process related questions and lead plant trials at their locations Help assess the customer value generated by our solutions and prioritize work with the sales team Work in partnership with the R&D team to deploy new offerings at customers Help to populate the innovation pipeline through market knowledge and insights Study and stay abreast of new thermoplastic polymers, additives, and applications Manage projects and present project status reports to upper management Study the effects of additives on a polymer’s chemical/physical properties and on processing Travel as projects and assignments dictate, up to 30% of time. QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED B.S or M.S degree in Engineering, Materials Science or Polymer Science (or another related technical field) 5 years of professional experience in a customer (external or internal) support role, preferably in polyolefins (production, compounding, conversion, or in additives/masterbatches for those) Ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously High mechanical aptitude The successful candidate will have the following strengths: Accountability, ownership, and drive to achieve deliverables, taking initiative to get things done Capability of influencing an internal or external audience through expertise in a subject Skill in statistical and data analysis (Excel, JMP, PowerBI or similar tools) Skill in presentation and written communication Critical thinking; capability to formulate hypotheses for problems and develop a work plan Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment Experience Level: Expert Level About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.