Senior Polymer Materials Specialist — Supplier & Innovation

ENGINEERINGUK; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities

Competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Lund invites a Senior Material Specialist to shape polymer choices for our products worldwide. You will join the central Supplier Management team and work closely with development, converting factories, and external suppliers.

You bring a university degree and at least 5 years in polymer science, with deep knowledge of polymer chemistry/physics/mechanics, plus modelling and simulation skills. English fluency and collaboration across borders are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field.
• Expert knowledge in polymer chemistry, physics and/or mechanics.
• Good understanding of modelling and simulation.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in polymer industry.
• Experience with polyethylene/propene or food packaging materials is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on polymer grades used in Tetra Pak factories worldwide.
• Collaborate with development teams, converting factories and external suppliers.
• Develop and maintain specifications; push for supplier quality improvements.
• Perform problem solving and supplier visits as part of the role.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Polymer physics

Mechanics

Modelling and simulation

English communication

Education

University degree in a relevant field

Job description

Tetra Pak in Lund invites a Senior Material Specialist to shape polymer choices for our products worldwide. You will join the central Supplier Management team and work closely with development, converting factories, and external suppliers.

You bring a university degree and at least 5 years in polymer science, with deep knowledge of polymer chemistry/physics/mechanics, plus modelling and simulation skills. English fluency and collaboration across borders are essential.