Research and Development Engineer

Neltex Development Co., Inc; Dasmariñas; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Neltex Development Co., Inc. in Cavite, Philippines is seeking a chemical engineering graduate with 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing experience. Preference for those with plastics, polymers, or PVC manufacturing exposure.

The role requires analytical ability and meticulous attention to detail, with willingness to work under minimal supervision at the Dasmariñas plant. Responsibilities include conducting stability tests, reviewing designs, evaluating alternative materials, maintaining

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in plastics/polymers/PVC manufacturing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stability tests for newly developed products.
• Review existing designs and support product enhancements or revisions.
• Evaluate alternative raw materials for new and existing products.
• Maintain records of all product formulations and update changes as needed.
• Conduct research on alternative materials and polymers and recommend adoption or further study.
• Recommend changes in formulations to improve quality or reduce cost.
• Assist Purchasing in raw material testing and application.
• Assist QA and Production in troubleshooting activities.
• Perform duties in lieu of other product specialists as needed.

Skills

Plastics/polymers/PVC

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Minimal supervision

Education

BSc Chemical Engineering

BSc Materials Science

BSc Chemistry

Job description

Qualifications

• GraduateofBSChemicalEngineering,BSMaterialScience,BSChemistry,orequivalent

• Atleast6monthsto1yearworkexperienceinmanufacturingindustry

• Experienceinplastics,polymers,orPVCmanufacturingisan advantage

• Canworkunderminimalsupervision

• Mustbeanalyticalandkeentodetails

• WillingtobeassignedinFirstIndustrialEstateCavite,DasmaCavite
  

Responsibilities

• Conductsstabilitytestsfornewlydevelopedproducts.

• Reviewexistingdesigns,supportingtheenhancementorrevisionofproducts.

• Evaluatesalternativerawmaterialsfornewandexistingproducts.

• Maintainsrecordsofallproductformulations.Updateschangesormodifiesthemifneeded.

• Conducts research on alternative materials, processes and technologies, and polymers, resins, and plastic additives-related product concepts and recommends adoption or further study as necessary

• Recommendschangeinformulationstoimproveproductqualityorreducecost,asnecessary.

• AssistsPurchasingDepartmentinrawmaterialtestingandapplication.

• AssistsQualityAssuranceandProductionDepartmentsintroubleshootingactivities.

• Performsdutiesandfunctionsinlieuofotherproductspecialistsasneeded,orotherdutiesassignedbysuperior.