Polymer Engineer

Unique Polymer Industry; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Unique Polymer Industry seeks a Polymer Engineer for its Hyderabad facility. The role is full-time with a hybrid work arrangement and some flexibility for work-from-home.

You will develop and optimize rubber and polymer formulations, conduct material testing, and support extrusion processes to ensure quality across bulk production. Collaboration with QA, production, and sales is required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in Polymer Engineering and practical experience with polymers in industrial applications.
• Experience in polymer science and R&D for developing formulations.
• Hands-on experience with extrusion and molding processes.
• Familiarity with rubber processing, moulding techniques, and quality control standards.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with data interpretation.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant fields (preferred).
• Experience in industrial rubber components or OEM manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize rubber and polymer formulations for custom components.
• Conduct material testing and analyze performance data.
• Support extrusion and molding processes to ensure product quality.
• Coordinate with production, QA, and sales to meet client specs.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Polymer engineering

Rubber formulation

Extrusion & molding

Quality control

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Engineering / Materials Science / Chemical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Unique Polymer Industry is a leading manufacturer of industrial rubber components with over four decades of experience serving mining, industrial, automotive, and engineering sectors. The company specializes in custom-moulded rubber products, oil seals, gaskets, rubber seals, and tailored engineered rubber solutions. Using advanced rubber processing and moulding technologies, Unique Polymer Industry delivers precision-engineered products that meet stringent standards for quality, durability, and performance. A strong focus on consistent quality, bulk production capabilities, and reliable on-time delivery has established the company as a trusted partner for OEMs, distributors, and industrial buyers. The organization is committed to customer-centric manufacturing and long-term partnerships.

Role Description

The Polymer Engineer will work full time in a hybrid arrangement, primarily based at the Hyderabad facility with some flexibility for work from home. This role involves developing and optimizing rubber and polymer formulations for custom-moulded components, oil seals, gaskets, and related products. The Polymer Engineer will conduct material testing, analyze performance data, and collaborate with production teams to ensure efficient extrusion processes and consistent product quality. Day-to-day responsibilities include supporting R&D initiatives, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, preparing technical documentation, and working closely with quality assurance and customer-facing teams to meet client specifications. The role also requires participation in continuous improvement projects, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and contribution to scaling up new products for bulk production.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong knowledge in Polymer Engineering and practical experience working with Polymers in industrial applications.
• Candidates should possess skills in Polymer Science and Research and Development (R&D) for developing and improving rubber and polymer formulations.
• Candidates should possess hands-on experience with Extrusion & molding processes and related manufacturing technologies.
• Candidates should possess familiarity with rubber processing, moulding techniques, and quality control standards in industrial manufacturing.
• Candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in interpreting test data and material performance results.
• Candidates should possess effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams in production, quality, and sales.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience in industrial rubber components, OEM manufacturing, or automotive/engineering applications is an advantage.