Recycling & Recyclability Engineer

Logoplaste is currently seeking to recruit an Recycling & Recyclability Engineer reporting directly to the Recycling Consultant you will be required to work as an integral part of the team.

If you fit the profile, please submit your CV. This Recruitment process is confidential.

Logoplaste:

Present in 16 countries, Logoplaste is a global value-added service provider and producer of rigid plastic packaging for well-known fast moving consumer goods companies in the food and beverage, cosmetics, personal care and household industries. We are experts in manufacturing sustainable plastic packaging through embedded, just-in-time supply chains. Our Wall to Wall business model eliminates the need for secondary packaging and the logistics associated with transporting empty bottles. We've been reducing CO2 emissions since 1976. Logoplaste goes beyond expectations turning rigid plastic packaging’s impact on the planet into a net positive for the environment and business.

Who we are & What we do

Logoplaste Innovation Lab (iLAB) team is at the forefront of sustainable packaging, driving projects that shape the future of our industry. iLab supports all phases of packaging development, from research, design and engineering to full industrial implementation, merging groundbreaking Design & Biomimicry Thinking with top class packaging engineering. Job Summary The Recycling & Recyclability Engineer is responsible for supporting the development, assessment, and optimization of plastic packaging solutions to meet recyclability, recycled content, circular economy, and regulatory requirements. The role contributes to innovation projects, customer technical support, packaging sustainability assessments, and certification activities by applying engineering, polymer science, and recycling expertises through laboratory testing, material characterization, recycling studies, regulatory assessments, and interactions with external laboratories, customers, certification bodies, recyclers, and industry associations. Key Tasks & Activities...

• Conduct recyclability evaluations and recyclability protocol testing.
• Identify recyclability risks and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate suitability of recycled polymers for packaging applications.
• Support qualification of rPET, rHDPE and rPP suppliers.
• Participate in recycled content optimization and certification projects.
• Perform plan and interpret laboratory testing - Coordinate testing with internal and external laboratories.
• Support root-cause investigations related to recycling and material quality.
• Monitor development of legislation and packaging and recycling industry trends.

Who we are looking for... Background & Experience:

• Degree in Chemical or Materials Engineer with specification in Polymers
• Experience with laboratory equipment such as DSC, FTIR, Gas Chromatography, or similar techniques

Technical Skill

• Fluent in English
• MS Office with Advanced Excel
• Interest in plastics, recycling, and sustainable packaging
• Basic understanding of polymer materials and recycling processes
• Laboratory testing and data analysis skills
• Ability to interpret technical results and draw conclusions
• Knowledge of sustainability and circular economy concept

Interpersonal Skills

• Eager to learn and explore new technologies, materials, and sustainability trends.
• Enjoys working with data, testing results, and solving technical challenges.
• Takes a practical approach to identifying issues and finding solutions.
• Able to explain technical topics clearly and build positive working relationships.
• Delivers accurate work and maintains high quality standards.
• Takes initiative, follows through on commitments, and looks for opportunities to contribute.

Logoplaste is committed to creating a workplace where you feel welcomed and cared for. Where you can grow as a professional and as a person. Where you have access to resources and knowledge. Where respect and integrity guide all interactions and behaviors. Where your success depends on your performance, approach and mindset.

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