_{08th September, 2025}

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, who are looking to recruit an experienced Senior R&D Engineer to join their team based in the Franklin Park area.
  
JOB DETAILS

• WORK TYPE: Permanent 
• WORK PATTERN: Full Time
• LOCATION: Franklin Park, IL

JOB ROLE

The Senior R&D Engineer will be managing and carrying out important projects from development to commercialization using concepts and technical knowledge of new polymer technologies, the person will play a crucial role in helping consumers choose sustainable packaging options. The candidate must possess a thorough understanding of the mechanical, rheological, and thermal properties of thermoplastics and be an expert in the fields of plastics extrusion, thermoforming, and material handling.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• Be an expert in the processing of plastic materials for packaging intended for consumers.
• Offer your knowledge and suggestions regarding the manufacturing equipment required to sustain the current business and create the capacity for future expansion.
• In a manufacturing environment, attend to packaging opportunities and internal and external client needs.
• Oversee the technical integration of projects by working with suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and internal cross-functional teams to quickly and affordably resolve complex issues and improve product performance for customers.
• Create fresh concepts to aid in the technological strategy and R&D product innovation.
• Create an atmosphere that inspires and involves others in the R&D company to get the intended outcomes.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

• Mechanical, plastics, chemical, or polymer science bachelor's or master's degrees
• 7+ years of relevant experience and a solid technical foundation in the production and processing of plastics.
• Experience managing capital projects with OEMs and suppliers in a manufacturing setting with a track record of success
• Experience applying coatings and lamination to rigid sheets is advantageous, as is practical understanding of processing PET, PP, HIPS, and PE resins and formula additives.

  
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
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