1

Polymer Quality Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or related field EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIRED: * 3 years of laboratory and quality assurance experience * Familiarity with ASTM and ISO test ...

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or related field EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIRED: * 3 years of laboratory and quality assurance experience * Familiarity with ASTM and ISO test ...

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that ... Collaborate on process improvement (PPI) initiatives to enhance quality and yield. * Participate in ...

Be Seen First

We are seeking an R&D Scientist with expertise in polymer chemistry, materials chemistry, and/or ... Sepax Quality Management System is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Sepax Technologies Inc. is an Equal ...

Quality Manager PLEASENOTE: Unfortunately,wedonotsupportemploymentbasedvisa sponsorshipforthisrole ... REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: * BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer or Materials Science ...

Be Seen First

We are seeking an R&D Scientist with expertise in polymer chemistry, materials chemistry, and/or ... Sepax Quality Management System is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Sepax Technologies Inc. is an Equal ...

Showing results 41-60

Polymer Quality Manager information

See salary details

$38.5K

$91K

$138.5K

How much do polymer quality manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for polymer quality manager in the United States is $91,047.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,500.00 and $110,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Polymer Quality Manager vs Polymer Process Engineer?

AspectPolymer Quality ManagerPolymer Process Engineer
Primary FocusOverseeing quality control, ensuring product standards, managing quality assurance processesDesigning, developing, and optimizing polymer manufacturing processes
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Polymer Science, Chemistry, or related; quality certifications often preferredBachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related; process engineering experience
Work EnvironmentQuality labs, manufacturing plants, quality assurance departmentsResearch & development labs, production facilities, process development areas
Industry UsageCommonly employed in manufacturing companies focused on polymer productsUsed in companies developing or refining polymer production processes

The Polymer Quality Manager primarily focuses on maintaining product quality and compliance, while the Polymer Process Engineer concentrates on developing and improving manufacturing processes. Both roles require a background in polymer science and are essential in polymer manufacturing industries, but they serve different functions within the production cycle.

What are popular job titles related to Polymer Quality Manager jobs?

For Polymer Quality Manager jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Polymer Quality Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,047 per year, or $43.8 per hour.

Polymer Engineer

New Berlin, WI

Element Materials Technology
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$60K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Element Materials Technology rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Element has an immediate opening for a Polymer Scientist/ Engineer with experience in material characterization and Failure Analysis. This position is for Element’s New Berlin location in order to continue our growth and continue to deliver unparalleled polymer engineering services to our clients — from standard materials testing to complex materials analysis and failure investigations.

Salary: $60,000- $85,000/yr DOE 


  • Managing and executing projects designed to assist client companies in all facets of polymer and rubber materials usage in all fields of application

  • Directing and/or performing testing as required to support the investigation of polymer related projects

  • Assisting in client support and business development as well as marketing activities

  • Primary markets include automotive, transportation, power generation, medical devices, aerospace, defense, oil & gas and consumer products

  • Project work could also involve serving as an expert witness in projects related to the insurance industry and/or litigation matters


  • Bachelor's or Master's in a Polymer related field such as Materials Science, Chemistry with focus on polymers or polymer engineering
  • 1-5 Years experience, but recent post-grad graduates with relevant experience considered
  • Experience in polymeric materials analysis is required, and failure analysis is preferred as is a working understanding of analytical tests such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, GC/MS, TMA, DMA, etc.
  • Ability to operate and function within a team, drawing on other expertise where required
  • Flexibility and adaptability to different workloads and roles within the company

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.


At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.


What Element Materials Technology employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom