Raw Materials Engineer

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About Teknor Apex (maybe as a heading?), Responsibilities, Qualifications, What We Offer (Benefits). Also maybe a short paragraph for company overview. The instructions: Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use

• for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and

  for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

  or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. We need to decide sections: The posting includes: About Teknor Apex (company description). Then "We are seeking a Raw Material Engineer..." then "Key Responsibilities". Then "Qualifications". Then "What We Offer". Then "Join Us" (call to action). The "Join Us" includes application instruction; we should remove application instructions. So we can drop that. Also we have a quote and some intro narrative before About Teknor Apex. That could be considered as a brief company overview; we could put that in a

  before the About Teknor Apex heading? The instruction: Use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have headings like "About Teknor Apex", "Key Responsibilities", "Qualifications", "What We Offer". Possibly also "Overview" but not needed. We'll include a short paragraph for the introductory narrative (the founding story) as a

  before the first heading. We must not repeat the job title as a heading. So we won't add a heading for "Raw Material Engineer". Good. We need to use

  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So responsibilities list should be
    • . Qualifications list also
      • . Benefits list also
        • . Ensure we preserve all substantive information. We need to remove duplicated lines: I see "Good understanding of polymer structure–property–processing relationships and how raw material selection influences formulation performance, manufacturability, and end-use properties." appears twice in Qualifications. We should keep only one instance. Also "Experience with digital and AI-driven material management tools a plus" is present. We need to preserve all substantive info: So we keep the bullet points exactly as given, but deduplicate. Let's extract responsibilities: - Own and manage assigned raw material categories, ensuring optimal performance, cost, and sustainability. - Lead the evaluation, approval, and implementation of new or replacement raw materials across global compounding businesses. - Establish and maintain robust protocols for raw material evaluations, specifications, and manufacturing implementation. - Champion safety, cost engineering, and sustainability, leveraging digital tools and AI wherever possible. - Plan and execute laboratory testing, analyze data, and summarize findings for cross-functional stakeholders. - Coordinate material evaluations globally, ensuring alignment across chemistries and business units. - Ensure compliance with all global regulatory, environmental, and testing standards. - Manage deactivation of raw materials and act as a key consultant to Production on raw material performance and suitability. - Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and assess potential risks or improvements from alternative materials. - Provide timely communication to leadership on material status, risks, and implementation timelines. - Lead and participate in cross-functional projects, collaborating with R&D, Procurement, Manufacturing, and EHS teams. - Develop strong supplier relationships, negotiating solutions that enhance quality, cost, and sustainability outcomes. - Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and regulatory shifts impacting raw material selection and innovation. - Maintain and update raw material specifications, including packaging and documentation requirements. - Perform as backup for other materials group members and take on additional duties as needed. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field - Equivalent experience (4–6 years) in a related technical role will be considered - Familiarity with mechanical and physical testing methods and laboratory data analysis - Good understanding of polymer structure–property–processing relationships and how raw material selection influences formulation performance, manufacturability, and end-use properties. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to interpret complex technical data - Excellent written and verbal communication; skilled at working in multidisciplinary and cross-regional teams - Proven project management and organizational abilities managing multiple initiatives - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams - Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise technical reports - Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred (training available if needed) - Experience with digital and AI-driven material management tools a plus We need to ensure we don't duplicate the "Good understanding..." line. What We Offer: - Relocation assistance available - Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives - Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, tuition assistance) - Opportunities for professional growth and Six Sigma training - A collaborative environment that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement We also have a sentence: "Join Us If you’re passionate about materials innovation, sustainability, and making a measurable impact in a global organization, we want to hear from you. Apply today at www.teknorapex.com/careers." This is application instruction; we should remove it. Also there is a quote: “Manufacturing is a team sport, and we work together to achieve our goals.” ~Jon Fain. That's substantive? It's a quote from Jon Fain; we could keep it as a

          maybe as part of intro. It's not boilerplate; we can keep. Also there is a line: "Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain’s grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family’s tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships." That's part of intro. Also there is a line: "These relationships are what allow us—together—to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customer’s create better products." That's also intro. Also there is a line: "Teknor Apex is a sought-after global provider of compounding solutions, our unbridled passion for technology combined with our customer-centric approach allows us to deliver customized solutions worldwide." That's part of About Teknor Apex. Also there is a line: "We take pride in our core values that focus on driving innovation, partnership, sustainability, and integrity." Also part of About. Also there is a line: "Teknor Apex is a worldwide operation with multiple work sites. In addition to our ten North American locations, we also have three locations in Europe and two in Asia." That's also About. Also there is a line: "We provide an atmosphere that stimulates and develops our global workforce to bring together the best ideas and talent across all value chains." Also About. Thus we can combine the About Teknor Apex content into a section heading

          About Teknor Apex

          and include paragraphs. We need to avoid duplication: The About Teknor Apex section currently includes some sentences that appear also earlier in the intro. We should combine them without duplication. Let's gather all unique substantive sentences from the intro and About Teknor Apex: Intro paragraph (first paragraph): "When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, at the time no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that’s carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain’s grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family’s tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow us—together—to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customer’s create better products. “Manufacturing is a team sport, and we work together to achieve our goals.” ~Jon Fain" Then after that, there is a heading "About Teknor Apex" and then: "Teknor Apex is a sought-after global provider of compounding solutions, our unbridled passion for technology combined with our customer-centric approach allows us to deliver customized solutions worldwide. We take pride in our core values that focus on driving innovation, partnership, sustainability, and integrity. Teknor Apex is a worldwide operation with multiple work sites. In addition to our ten North American locations, we also have three locations in Europe and two in Asia. We provide an atmosphere that stimulates and develops our global workforce to bring together the best ideas and talent across all value chains." We need to avoid duplication: The intro already mentions nine U.S. locations and operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, China. The About section mentions ten North American locations, three in Europe, two in Asia. Slight difference: nine U.S. vs ten North American (maybe includes Canada?). We should keep both as they are not exactly same; they provide different numbers. However, we should not duplicate the same info. The intro says nine U.S. locations, plus Belgium, Singapore, Germany, China. The About says ten North American locations, plus three in Europe, two in Asia. These are overlapping but not identical; we could combine them into a cohesive paragraph that mentions both sets? But we must preserve ALL substantive information; we cannot invent or summarize away detail. If we combine, we risk losing some detail (like the exact numbers). However, we could keep both statements as separate sentences; they are not contradictory but both provide info. It's okay to have both; they are not duplicate exactly. The intro says nine U.S. locations; About says ten North American locations. Both are true maybe; we can keep both. We need to ensure we don't repeat identical sentences. Let's check for duplicates: The sentence "We provide an atmosphere that stimulates and develops our global workforce to bring together the best ideas and talent across all value chains." appears only once in About section. Not in intro. The sentence "We take pride in our core values that focus on driving innovation, partnership, sustainability, and integrity." appears only once. The sentence "Teknor Apex is a sought-after global provider of compounding solutions, our unbridled passion for technology combined with our customer-centric approach allows us to deliver customized solutions worldwide." appears only once. Thus we can keep both intro and About paragraphs as separate

          under the heading. But we need to avoid having a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. We have real content. Thus final HTML:

          When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, at the time no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that’s carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain’s grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family’s tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow us—together—to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customer’s create better products. “Manufacturing is a team sport, and we work together to achieve our goals.” ~Jon Fain

          About Teknor Apex

          Teknor Apex is a sought-after global provider of compounding