Sr. Polymer Engineer

Specialized Recruiting Group - Atlanta, GA; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group - Atlanta, GA seeks a seasoned engineer to lead PVC formulation development and extrusion process optimization across lab and manufacturing settings.

You will apply polymer science expertise to improve performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring regulatory compliance in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• 8–11+ years of PVC, extrusion or polymer development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Chemical, or Polymer Engineering.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead extrusion trials, scale-up, and process validation from lab to manufacturing.
• Develop and optimize PVC compounds and formulations.
• Troubleshoot extrusion and production issues (melt flow, die design).
• Analyze material properties and align with processing parameters.
• Mentor junior staff and communicate insights to leadership.
• Qualify raw materials and collaborate with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.

Skills

PVC extrusion

Polymer development

Leadership/mentoring

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Chemical, or Polymer Engineering

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

Job Summary:

Leads development and optimization of PVC formulations and extrusion processes to support new products and continuous improvement. Applies expertise in polymer science and processing to improve performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency across lab and production environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize PVC compounds and formulations (stabilizers, plasticizers, additives).
• Lead extrusion trials, scale-up, and process validation from lab to manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot extrusion and production issues (melt flow, die design, defects, throughput).
• Analyze material properties and align with processing parameters for performance improvements.
• Partner with manufacturing to improve process efficiency, yield, and scrap reduction.
• Qualify raw materials and collaborate with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.
• Mentor junior staff and communicate technical insights to leadership.

Technical Focus:

• Polymers (PVC formulations & additives)
• Biochemistry / Materials R&D
• Polymer testing and characterization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Materials, Chemical, or Polymer Engineering
• 8–11+ years in PVC, extrusion, or polymer development
• Preferred: Advanced degree and deep PVC formulation experience

Nice to Have:

• Extrusion troubleshooting expertise
• Manufacturing (MFG) process improvement experience