Polymer Compounding Raw Materials Strategy Engineer

About Teknor ApexTeknor Apex is a global leader in compounding solutions. Our passion for technology and customer-first mindset drive customized solutions across industries. We live our core values—innovation, partnership, sustainability, and integrity—through a worldwide footprint that includes ten locations across North America, three in Europe, and two in Asia. We cultivate a workplace that develops our global talent and connects ideas across the entire value chain.Your Day in This RoleYou wake up to a message from a European plant confirming a successful trial of a new additive. Before lunch, you’re reviewing lab data from North America, aligning specifications with R&D and EHS, and preparing insights for leadership. By afternoon, you’re negotiating with a supplier on a greener alternative and finalizing deactivation plans for an outgoing material—ensuring continuity for production teams worldwide. Every day, you own a defined portfolio of raw materials and shape the future of our compounding operations.Impact You Will MakeOwn and steward assigned raw material categories to optimize performance, cost, and sustainability.Lead qualification and rollout of new or replacement raw materials across global compounding businesses.Create and uphold rigorous protocols for evaluations, specifications, and manufacturing implementation.Champion safety, cost engineering, and sustainability, leveraging digital tools and AI where possible.Plan and run lab tests; analyze results; communicate findings to cross-functional partners.Coordinate material evaluations globally to align chemistries and business unit needs.Ensure compliance with global regulatory, environmental, and testing requirements.Manage material deactivations and advise Production on performance and suitability.Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and assess risk and improvement opportunities from alternatives.Provide timely updates to leadership on material status, risks, and implementation timelines.Lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives with R&D, Procurement, Manufacturing, and EHS.Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate quality, cost, and sustainability improvements.Monitor industry trends, technologies, and regulatory shifts affecting selection and innovation.Maintain and update raw material specifications, packaging, and documentation.Support peers as needed and take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals.What You BringBachelor’s degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field; or 4–6 years of equivalent technical experience.Knowledge of mechanical/physical testing methods and laboratory data analysis.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with comfort interpreting complex technical data.Clear written and verbal communication; effective in cross-functional, cross-regional settings.Project management and organizational strength across multiple concurrent initiatives.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.Ability to produce concise, well-structured technical reports.Six Sigma Green Belt preferred (training available).Experience with digital and AI-driven material management tools is a plus.What We OfferRelocation assistance available.Competitive pay with performance-based incentives.Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and tuition assistance.Professional growth opportunities, including Six Sigma training.A collaborative culture that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.Ready to Make an Impact?If advancing materials innovation, sustainability, and global-scale performance excites you, we’d love to connect.Apply today at www.teknorapex.com/careers.

Salary : $78,000 - $113,000