Process Engineer (Polymer Compounding)

• Optimize and improve polymer compounding processes to achieve consistent quality, productivity, and process efficiency.
• Lead the setup, troubleshooting, and optimization of twin-screw extrusion processes across various polymer materials and formulations.
• Support the scale-up of new formulations from laboratory or pilot scale to full-scale commercial production.
• Establish and maintain processing parameters and guidelines to ensure consistent and repeatable production.
• Troubleshoot extrusion-related issues, including surging, surface defects, inconsistent dispersion, and colour variation.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to maintain equipment reliability and production uptime, including feeder calibration, screw configuration, and die maintenance.
• Monitor and document critical process parameters such as temperature profiles, screw speed, torque, pressure, and throughput.
• Analyse production and testing data to identify process improvement opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams to ensure successful implementation of new materials and processes.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and develop process knowledge for repeat production and future scale-up activities.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in polymer compounding, preferably with twin-screw extrusion technology.
• Strong knowledge of polymer processing, rheology, additive incorporation, and pigment/colour dispersion.
• Experience in troubleshooting extrusion processes and optimizing processing conditions.
• Ability to interpret physical, chemical, and process testing data to identify root causes and drive process improvements.
• Good understanding of extrusion equipment, including feeders, screws, dies, and associated process controls.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

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Manfield Employment Services Pte Ltd
EA Licence No: 95C2823
Posting Personnel: Quennie Chen
EA Personnel Registration No: R1222837