Polymer Engineer

Manastu Space; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Manastu Space is seeking a Polymer Engineer in Navi Mumbai to standardize production and testing protocols for polymer components in direct contact with highly oxidizing fuels. The role involves selecting materials, conducting lab-scale experiments, and translating results into flight-ready solutions for peroxide-based propulsion systems.

The candidate will work at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, and propulsion hardware, delivering data-driven improvements and ensuring quality

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (Polymer Science, Plastics, Rubber, or Physical Chemistry).
• 3–4 years of experience in engineering polymers, coatings, and elastomers.
• Experience with polymer characterization techniques and ASTM/ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Standardize production and QA protocols for polymer components stored in contact with oxidizing chemicals.
• Plan and perform experiments to address technical challenges in polymer components used with H2O2-based propellants.
• Collaborate with vendors for materials and processes.
• Carry out ageing studies and shelf-life predictions for polymer materials.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments and manage materials inventory.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Structure-property relationships

Lab data interpretation

Communication

Project management

ASTM standards

ISO standards

Education

Polymer Science

Plastic Engineering

Rubber Technology

Polymer coating

Physical Chemistry

Tools

UTM

DSC

TGA

NMR

SEM

ATR-FTIR

Job description

Role Objective

Establish and standardize the sustainable production and testing protocols for the various polymer components and polymer coatings that will be in direct contact with highly oxidizing fuels to enable safe, reliable, and long-duration storage of hydrogen peroxide-based propellants. The role involves understanding, executing, and mitigating the challenges associated with the manufacturing of complex polymer components including elastomer sealing and polymer coating that is used for the storage of Hydrogen Peroxide based propellant. It involves deep understanding of degradation kinetics, propellant - material interactions that governs storage stability in propulsion systems, and translating these insights into compatibility limits, and predictive models required for flight-qualified propulsion hardware.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Polymer Engineer to join our growing aerospace organization facility in Navi Mumbai, with strong expertise in high-performance engineering polymers like Fluoropolymers. This role focuses on understanding and standardization for the manufacturing and production of polymer-based components, from raw material selection to final product realization, in accordance with design requirements and specifications for qualification in flight systems operating in continuous contact with H O -based propellants under practical engineering constraints.

The role also includes conducting laboratory-scale experiments and translating the findings into engineering solutions to identify polymer materials that enable extended propellant storage life within the propulsion system. You will work at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, and propulsion hardware, contributing to the development of stable, reliable, and flight-ready peroxide-based propulsion systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify the technical challenges and risks associated with the formulation and manufacturing of polymer components intended for storage of highly oxidizing chemicals, and develop mitigation strategies through R&D.
• Develop potential vendors for the procurement and production of the raw material and finished flight quality components.
• Plan, design, and perform experiments to address technical challenges and drive product development improvements.
• Conduct ageing studies at coupon and product levels under H2O2 based propellant environment to assess material compatibility and predict shelf life.
• Identify the scope of polymer product quality improvement opportunities from raw materials to finished polymer or polymer coated products.
• Modify and optimize polymer formulations to enhance compatibility and shelf life of the polymer components in contact with highly oxidizing chemicals like H2O2.
• Establish the processes and protocols for the QA of various polymer components such as elastomer sealing, polymer coating on metal including dimensional measurements, mechanical strength analysis, thermal performance aspects, and morphological characterization.
• Streamline and enhance the existing product quality assurance (QA) protocols to ensure process consistency, product reliability, and performance validation for elastomer sealing and polymer coating on metal components.
• Identify, analyze, and evaluate technical problem statements related to product development, performance and functional reliability, and develop data-driven solutions.
• Foster relationships with vendors to support product development, testing, and efficient supply chain collaboration.
• Establish relationships with vendors and frequent visits to vendor facilities to identify, discuss, and resolve the challenges in the production process of components.
• Ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of the experimental instruments used for the polymer QA including regular calibration, inspection of working conditions, and accuracy of the instruments.
• Track and manage materials, including inventory control, proper storage, and handling protocols.
• Create comprehensive technical reports and presentations on experimental findings, insights and recommendations, and effectively communicate with the team.
• Collaborate across departments and thorough understanding of the requirements and problem statements.

Experience & Background

• Candidates must hold a masters degree in the relevant fields including Polymer Science, Plastic Engineering, Rubber Technology, Polymer coating, and Physical Chemistry from an accredited institution.
• Candidates shall have 3-4 years of experience in the field of engineering plastics, polymer coating, and synthetic elastomers.
• Proficiency in different polymer characterization techniques UTM, DSC, TGA, NMR, SEM, and ATR-FTIR.
• Experienced with testing protocols for polymers with fuels environments, preferably, oxidizing fuels.
• Experience in modifying elastomer formulation based on the end-application performance needs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Understanding structure-property relationships of high-performance engineering polymers and elastomers.
• Hands-on experience in executing and interpreting tests in accordance with ASTM and ISO standards.
• Laboratory experience in polymer coating of metal substrate including surface preparations and adhesion considerations.
• Capability of carrying out in-depth literature survey, process and method development, and the establishment of SOPs.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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