Senior Engineer, Molding Job

Tasnee was established in 1985 as the Saudi private sector's first fully owned joint stock industrial company, with the aim of advancing the economic diversification in Saudi Arabia. Driven by best business practices and the goal of achieving profitable and sustainable growth for its stakeholders and society at large, Tasnee is today Saudi Arabia's second largest industrial company and one of the world's largest producers of titanium dioxide. Tasnee is strongly committed to technology and innovation and supports product innovation through its Technology & Innovation Centre in Jubail Industrial City.

An exciting opportunity is available for Senior Engineer, Molding,based in Jubail and will reports directly to Section Head, Molding.

Job purpose:

Job holders at this stage establish distinguishing scientific or technical expertise with demonstrable acquisition of knowledge, principles, practices and procedures in polyolefin molding field i.e. injection, blow, rotational molding. They evolve into fully independent scientists or researchers in polyolefin molding and aim to work independently or with minimal supervision while acquiring experience in developing work-plans, managing tasks, and contributing to the overall effectiveness of their units.

          Qualification and Requirements:

• Bachelors or master’s Or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Material/Polymer Science, or related field. (Essential)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience for bachelor’s degree holder, 3 years for Master holders, any for Ph.D. holders. (Preferable)
• Original research and academic publications in relevant fields. (Preferable)
• Experience in Plastic/Polymer Science. (Essential)

           Position Responsibilities:

1. Performs tasks/projects of a larger scope and assumes some leadership for specific tasks within the project scope in the field of polyolefin molding i.e. material characterization for various molding application grades, prepare material data sheet, plastic resin quality and performance according to international standards, market need and customer requirements. Manage new molding developments project to fit specific application requirements and meet the deliverables plan and milestones of the project. Engages in initiatives of moderate difficulty.

1. Under the supervision of senior members or independently, evaluates selects and applies procedures and techniques in the field of various forms of molding process like Rotational, Compression, Blow, and injection molding, new processing technologies. Identifies problems and related technical issues leading to long-term, generic solutions in the area of materials. Technical support to the customer to resolve the material issue, establishing grade in the market via technical knowhow, visit and operation of equipment under molding section.

1. Defines work-plans and approaches and assumes responsibility for timeliness, cost effectiveness, and quality of outputs. Continually aims to enhance capabilities for project planning, including assessment of cost, scope, and schedule against plan.

1. Contributes to providing ideas to improve the efficiency of the unit in the area of molding field.

1. Continually improves technical expertise and knowledge through experience and application in the area of plastic molded components based on required applications.

1. Plays an active role in the preparation of reports, papers, presentations, new proposals. Presents papers at technical meetings. Starts becoming part of identifiable external peer network.

1. Assists in planning, evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard scientific techniques and procedures.

1. Adheres to high process standards by applying the principles of the scientific method; documenting and sharing best practices; and engaging with centers of excellence from academia, industry, and specialized organizations.

1. Adheres to high process standards by implementing quality assurance processes, implementing, and complying with safety and environmental standards, and respecting regulatory guidelines.