R&D Polymer Engineer H/F

JSP, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, is a world's leading specialist in thermoplastic foams, providing innovative solutions for a wide range of sectors, including automotive, HVAC, transport and sporting goods. JSP is active in Europe, Asia and the Americas in the research, development and production of expanded polypropylene particle (EPP) foams, notably through our ARPRO brand.

Sustainability and innovation are more than ever key areas for JSP. We were the first EPP manufacturer to develop a recycled grade and we continue to develop products which are part of the circular economy. As a market leader, we develop innovative solutions at the cutting edge of technology to make products safer, lighter, more cost-effective and more sustainable. For more information, visit www.ARPRO.com.

Along with the business growth, we are looking for:

Location: Estrées Saint Denis (15 minutes from Compiègne)

Your responsibilities:

• Manage development projects for foamed polymers from concept to production and improve existing materials.
• Conduct trials, product evaluations, and be part of production optimisation.
• Develop JSP's know-how in terms of foamed polymers materials science and associated technologies.
• Bring and effectively share foamed product expertise to answer customers technical requests.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Excellent proficiency in English. Another European language will be favoured.
• A strong educational background in polymer/material science and their processing (extrusion, injection, foaming, etc.).
• A genuine interest in science and in understanding the phenomena associated with polymers.
• The ability to run Design of Experiments and excellent analytical skills to analyse them with a proactive approach and a business focus.
• Scientific rigour and a good critical sense coupled with a creative mind and a good capacity for innovation.
• Good communication skills enabling you to interact effectively with different teams.
• An international mind, open to travel in Europe occasionnaly.
• Appetence for programming, data science and machine learning would be an advantage.

We are offering:

• A permanent contract in a multicultural, innovative and environmentally-friendly company.
• A careful on boarding plan, supported by manager and cross functional colleagues.
• Diversified, interesting and challenging tasks with opportunities for development.
• A modern, pleasant and human working environment: 30 days of holidays per year, flexible time, teleworking, dog @ work model, sport and art contribution, lunch contribution, healthcare, …

Interested? Please send your CV and cover letter in English.

Please, note that only English applications will be considered.