Product Development Engineer - Plastics and Polymers - Base Salary to 160k/year - Los Angeles, CA

• Our client, a Plastic Film Manufacturer, is seeking a Product Development Engineer to design & develop new products, as well as support existing products and new enhancements.
• In this role, the Product Development Engineer will work to create new, adjacent products from concept through launch, as well as conduct experiments to verify product performance & improve quality.

Responsibilities:

• Follow & participate actively in Product Development & Improvement Activities
• Run Test Samples & Trial Products and Analyze & Produce Reports
• Provides Technical Support to Sales, Operations & Quality
• Utilizes Polymer Science and Engineering Principles to Solve Challenges
• Designs New Test Methods and Ensure Accuracy
• Ensures 5S in the R&D lab

Qualifications:

• PhD in Engineering, Plastics, Chemistry or Material Sciences—Required.
• 10+ years of experience in Plastics, Compounding, Polymers or Film Extrusion—MUST HAVE
• 5+ years of Industrial Experience
• Hands-on Experience: This Position Will Require Heavy Presence on the Production Floor & in the Lab

Compensation:

• Compensation for this role includes a base salary up to 160k/year. Our client also offers competitive health and life benefits & 401k. Relocation assistance is also available.