Senior R&D Manager – Plastics & Recycling Materials

La Risorsa Umana, Employment Agency and Recruitment Company – CASTELFRANCO VENETO (TV) – for a well-established industrial company, part of an international group and leader in the plastics recycling sector, strongly oriented towards sustainability and innovation, is looking for:

Senior R&D Manager – Plastics & Recycling Materials

Location: Near Asolo / Bassano del Grappa area (Treviso), Italy

Job Description

The selected candidate will play a key role in the Research & Development department, working within an international and structured environment, in close collaboration with both local teams and international headquarters.

Main responsibilities include:

• Developing materials from recycled sources for customer applications
• Defining product formulations (recipes) and control plans
• Supporting the introduction of new raw materials and formulations into production
• Planning and running trials, including collaboration with partners and customers
• Working closely with international R&D teams
• Contributing to innovation and continuous improvement projects

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a multinational company, preferably in the plastics industry (compounding and recycled materials)
• Degree in a technical field (Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering or similar)
• Strong background in R&D and material development
• Fluent Italian and good command of English (both spoken and written – mandatory for international collaboration)
• Good knowledge of SAP and digital tools (Google Workspace is a plus)

Nice to Have

• Experience with automotive materials
• Knowledge of glass fiber reinforced materials
• Familiarity with technical compliance standards (ISO, REACH, etc.)

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational and leadership abilities
• Team-oriented mindset
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Problem-solving and project management skills

What We Offer

• Direct hiring in a solid and growing international company
• Salary range: €50,000 – €80,000 gross/year
• International exposure and collaboration with HQ
• Dynamic and innovation-driven environment

Per maggiori informazioni o invio curriculum: La Risorsa Umana.It srl - Filiale di Castelfranco Veneto, Borgo Pieve, 43 – 31033 (TV) - Tel. 0423078210 - Email: [email protected]