About the Company:
At Supersede, we don’t just build materials; we build a better future. Our mission is to challenge the status quo by engineering superior, sustainable alternatives to traditional building materials. By leveraging recycled plastics, we aim not only to protect our forests but to turn waste into worth. We are changing the standard in the building materials industry by replacingconventional wood-based products with superior alternatives derived from theabundant waste generated by humanity.
About the Role:
Supersede is seeking an experienced, hands-on Materials Engineering Manager to lead materials development, testing, and process optimization within our innovative recycled plastics manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in plastics, polymer science, extrusion processes, and materials engineering, with demonstrated experience improving material performance, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency. This position will oversee material characterization, formulation development, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams. The successful candidate must possess strong problem-solving abilities, technical leadership skills, and practical experience working with polymer processing, recycled plastics, and extrusion equipment.
Required Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in plastics manufacturing, polymer materials, extrusion technology, and materials testing. Previous leadership or management experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
