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Are you a visionary and engaged polymer engineer with knowledge of plastics and polymers? Do you want to become a key person in a leading company that constantly strives to be at the forefront of plastic recycling and sustainability? At REMONDIS, you can step into a strategically important role and help shape the future of recycling.

Responsibilities

As a polymer engineer at REMONDIS, you will play a key role in their journey to lead the development of plastic recycling in Sweden. You will be the company's foremost expert in plastics and polymers, responsible for ensuring that their materials and products meet the highest quality and sustainability standards.

In this multifaceted role, you will work both strategically and operationally. You will drive and develop their internal processes, from analysis and testing of incoming materials to the development of product recipes and technical data sheets. You will ensure that their laboratories – both existing and future – are optimally equipped and function as knowledge centers for the business.

Your work will also extend beyond the laboratory, where you will work closely with the sales and purchasing teams during customer visits and actively contribute to decisions that affect their product portfolio.

By collaborating with the team and sharing your expertise, you will ensure the creation of the best possible solutions. You will stay updated on legal requirements and industry trends, and together you will identify new opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Examples of your tasks:

• Responsible for sampling, preparation, and analysis of material samples from new fractions
• Develop and manage product recipes and ensure that technical and safety data sheets are up to date
• Lead the work of building and maintaining laboratories, including training of staff
• Drive and participate in development projects and conduct market analysis to stay ahead
• Ensure that their materials meet specifications and fulfill their customers' needs through close collaboration with sales, purchasing, and production teams

At REMONDIS, you will have the opportunity to take a holistic approach to their plastic processes and contribute to creating a sustainable future through innovative plastic recycling.

About the candidate we are looking for

We are looking for an engaged and knowledgeable person who can take on the role at REMONDIS. You are a communicative, attentive, and determined team player who also has the ability to work independently. You see long-term opportunities and are driven to find solutions to complex challenges. You have patience, perseverance, and the ability to adapt to a changing world while inspiring your colleagues with your drive and commitment.

Requirements:

• Education as a polymer engineer or in mechanical engineering, chemistry, or process engineering
• Experience in testing and material development of plastics and polymers
• Good knowledge of the Swedish plastics industry
• Fluent Swedish in speech and writing
• Driver's license B

Meritorious:

• An existing network within the plastics industry
• Experience in recipe management and mixing of polymers

About REMONDIS

REMONDIS is one of the world's leading companies in recycling, services, and water, operating in over 30 countries. In Sweden, they provide sustainable solutions for recycling and waste management, processing more than one million tons of material annually. Their Swedish operations are in an exciting phase of expansion, focusing on increasing volume and revenue.

The position is located in Staffanstorp, where you will be part of a team of 30 employees. You will also be involved in their facility in Röstånga, which is an important part of their future development.

More about the company in a possible interview.

About Framtiden

At Framtiden, we work with both staffing and recruitment; we want to make a difference in people's lives. We make a difference by helping people find the right job and the right colleague. We specialize in recruiting the right talents for the right companies. Framtiden has offices in seven locations in Sweden and in Oslo.

For this position, you will initially be employed through us at Framtiden, with the opportunity to transition to direct employment with REMONDIS.

Conditions

Start: By agreement

Location: Staffanstorp

Working hours: Office hours 8–17

Extent: Full-time