Global Raw Materials Engineer: Innovate & Optimize

Teknor Apex Company; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Six Sigma training

Job summary

Teknor Apex is seeking a Raw Material Engineer to lead the strategy, evaluation, and implementation of raw materials powering our global compounding operations. You will own the assigned material palette—driving innovation, compliance, safety, and sustainability across manufacturing sites worldwide.

This role reports to the Technical Lead, Raw Materials and involves coordinating material evaluations globally, ensuring regulatory alignment, developing specifications, and partnering with R&D,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent experience (4–6 years) in a related technical role.
• Familiarity with mechanical and physical testing methods and laboratory data analysis.
• Understanding of polymer structure–property–processing relationships and impact on formulation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven project management and organizational abilities across initiatives.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Clear ability to write concise technical reports.
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred (training available).
• Experience with digital and AI-driven material management tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage assigned raw material categories; optimize performance and sustainability.
• Lead evaluation, approval, and implementation of new or replacement materials globally.
• Establish robust protocols for evaluations, specifications, and manufacturing implementation.
• Champion safety, cost engineering, and sustainability; leverage digital tools and AI.
• Plan and execute laboratory testing; analyze data for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Coordinate material evaluations globally; align chemistries and business units.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory, environmental, and testing standards.
• Provide material status updates to leadership on risks and timelines.
• Collaborate with R&D, Procurement, Manufacturing, and EHS on projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication

Supplier relations

AI tools familiarity

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Teknor Apex is seeking a Raw Material Engineer to lead the strategy, evaluation, and implementation of raw materials powering our global compounding operations. You will own the assigned material palette—driving innovation, compliance, safety, and sustainability across manufacturing sites worldwide.

This role reports to the Technical Lead, Raw Materials and involves coordinating material evaluations globally, ensuring regulatory alignment, developing specifications, and partnering with R&D,