Polymer Technician (m/f/d) - Estarreja

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Job Summary: Tensai Furniture is recruiting a Polymer Technician to manage production in the polymer area, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with plans and KPIs. Key Highlights: 1. Integration into a leading and innovative company in the polymer sector 2. Collaborative and dynamic environment with multidisciplinary teams 3. International projects and real growth opportunities Tensai Furniture is recruiting a **Polymer Technician (m/f/d)** for its NEW INDUSTRIAL UNIT in Estarreja. **The Challenge:** \- Production management in the polymer area (plastic injection); \- Processing and transformation of polymers and their derivatives; \- Definition and optimization of injection parameters on manual and automatic machines; \- Support and coordination with product engineering during the industrialization of new projects; \- Analysis of scrap, parameter records, and laboratory tests to identify root causes of issues and develop corrective actions; \- Solid knowledge of polymer production, particularly regarding polymer chemistry, related technologies, and manufacturing processes; \- Ensuring compliance with existing procedures and work instructions in the department; \- Ensuring achievement of department-defined KPIs; \- Ensuring adherence to the production plan; \- Proposing and implementing improvements to the production process and new investments; \- Coordinating projects within the scope of responsibility. **Who We Are Looking For:** \- Academic qualifications at university level in Polymer Engineering, Production Management, or a related field; \- Experience as a Process or Production Engineer in plastic injection (preferred); \- Experience in injection mold design and maintenance, and injection simulation; \- Experience in people management; \- Knowledge of statistics and data analysis; \- Fluency in English (spoken and written – preferred); \- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings; \- Familiarity with SAP software (preferred); \- Proficiency in MS Office from an end-user perspective; **What We Offer:** \- Integration into a leading and innovative company in the polymer sector; \- A collaborative and dynamic environment with multidisciplinary teams; \- International projects and real growth opportunities; \- A corporate culture grounded in sustainability, quality, and excellence. Candidates under consideration will be contacted within a maximum period of one month; if you are not contacted, please note that, in accordance with data protection legislation, your personal data, cover letter, and CV will be deleted. Type of position: Full-time Work location: On-site