Mansour M. Albareeki
Jubail Industrial City,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Senior plastics and polymers engineer with extensive experience across polymer processing, applications development, technical marketing support, industrial execution, and sustainability-driven manufacturing in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). Proven ability to work across the polymer value chain—from resin production and compounding to conversion and manufacturing operations—to deliver stable, market-ready, and commercially viable polymer solutions. Hands-on expertise in extrusion, compounding, polyethylene film production, production line development, commissioning, troubleshooting, and recycled content integration, with a strong focus on operational excellence, manufacturability, and value creation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Member – Industrial Advisory Council (Scientific & Engineering Departments)
Jubail Industrial College
Jubail Industrial City
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Advise on alignment between academic programs and industrial manufacturing needs.
- Support plastics, polymers, and manufacturing-related curricula and industry–academia collaboration.
Business Manager – Sustainability & Polymer Applications (MENA)
Ingenia Polymers
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Led polymer sustainability and application initiatives across MENA markets.
- Supported development and commercialization of polymer additives, modifiers, and super blends.
- Acted as technical and commercial interface between resin producers, converters, and brand owners.
- Worked directly with brand owners to reduce virgin plastic usage, integrate PCR/PIR materials, and validate material performance.
- Supported material qualification, processing trials, and quality verification aligned with market and regulatory requirements.
Industrial Sector Manager – Plastics & Polymer Manufacturing
Saudi Top Plastic Factory
Riyadh
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed polymer manufacturing operations with focus on application performance, production stability, and operational efficiency.
- Integrated recycled and alternative polymer feedstocks into continuous extrusion and film production lines while maintaining quality and throughput.
- Worked closely with customers on material selection, processing optimization, and product qualification.
- Led development of value-added polymer products, generating USD 21 million in annual revenue.
- Coordinated production, quality, engineering, and commercial teams to meet customer and market requirements.
INDUSTRIAL & TECHNICAL ENGINEERING SUPPORT – PROJECT-BASED
- Supported polymer manufacturing projects covering production line development, technology selection, commissioning, and operational readiness.
- Actively involved in design, setup, start-up, troubleshooting, ramp-up, and stabilization of extrusion and polyethylene film lines.
- Focused on process stability, output improvement, scrap reduction, and operational reliability.
Postdoctoral Fellow – Center for Refining & Petrochemicals
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)
Dhahran
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted applied polymer research focused on processing behavior, compounding, and material performance.
- Supported technology transfer between academic research and industrial polymer applications.
- Collaborated with industry partners on material evaluation relevant to manufacturing environments.
Teaching Assistant – Plastics Engineering Department
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Supported teaching of plastics processing for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Assisted polymer seminars covering material selection, material behavior, and processing fundamentals.
- Supported application of Design of Experiments (DOE) in plastics processing.
Processing Assistant → Processing Team Leader
Metabolix Inc. / University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, USA
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Compounded additives and fillers with PHA, PLA, and PVC using twin-screw extrusion.
- Supported processing development and scale-up from pilot to manufacturing scale.
- Molded tensile, flexural, and impact specimens; extruded blown (tubular) and cast films to meet customer QC/QA targets.
- Applied statistical tools (Gage R&R, round-robin testing, hypothesis testing) to approve new materials and additives.
- Supported product commercialization and day-to-day processing team coordination.
Polymer Applications Engineer (Cooperative Program)
SABIC
Riyadh
01.2015
- Assigned to SPADC – Polymer Applications & Technical Development.
- Supported polypropylene and polyethylene application development for regional markets.
- Participated in processing trials, application testing, and material validation aligned with customer requirements.
- Worked closely with Technical Marketing, R&D, and Quality teams to support application commercialization.
Extruder Operator – HDPE & LLDPE Production (Training Program)
Jubail Industrial City
01.2009
- Completed structured hands-on training in HDPE and LLDPE extrusion operations.
- Supported process stability, quality control, and production efficiency.
- Assisted in troubleshooting processing issues and maintaining consistent product quality.
Education
PhD - Plastics Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, USA 04.2001 - /2019
MSc - Plastics Engineering (Fibers & Composites)
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, USABSc - Plastics Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, USAAssociate Degree - Polymer Engineering Technology
Jubail Industrial College
Jubail Industrial City, Saudi ArabiaSkills
- Polymer Applications & Product Development (PP, PE, Compounds, Films)
- Polymer Processing & Troubleshooting (Extrusion, Compounding, Film Lines)
- Additives, Modifiers & Super Blends
- Post-Polymerization Value Creation
- Technical Marketing & Customer Support (MENA)
- Sustainability & Circular Plastics (PCR / PIR Integration)
- Brand Owner Engagement & Material Qualification
- Production Line Development, Commissioning & Optimization
- Quality Verification & Performance Validation
- Cross-Functional Coordination (R&D, Sales, Production)
Certification
- Certified Engineering Arbitrator, Saudi Center for Engineering Arbitration (SCEA) – Saudi Council of Engineers
- Registered Machinery & Equipment Valuer (Affiliate Member), Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers (TAQEEM) Machinery, Equipment & Movable Assets — Registration No. 4210000280
- Professional Development & Specialized Training
- Commercial Development for Plastics Engineers, 2019
- Massachusetts NSF I-Corps Site Grant – Customer Discovery & Market Validation Process, 2019
- Plastics Processing, 2016
- Plastics Materials, 2016
Accomplishments
- 3rd Place – SPE ANTEC 2019, Detroit, MI, USA
PhD Dissertation
- Albareeki, Mansour M. High-Speed Multi-Screw Extrusion and Energy Optimization of Polymer Composites. University of Massachusetts Lowell, USA, 2019.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
- Effect of single and hybrid multi-walled carbon nanotube and carbon black fillers on ethylene-butene copolymer composites for potential sensor applications, Journal of Composite Materials, 2025. (Co-author)
SPE – ANTEC Conference Papers
- Effect of Screw Speed on Polyethylene–Calcium Carbonate Composites Produced Using Twin and Quad Screw Extruders, ANTEC 75, 2017
- Effect of High-Speed Twin and Quad Screw Compounding on the Molecular Weight Distribution and Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene Composites, ANTEC 76, 2018
- High-Speed Multi-Screw Extrusion of Highly Filled Polymer Composites, ANTEC 77, 2019
Polymer Processing Society (PPS) Conferences
- Compounding of Polyethylene Composites Using High-Speed Twin and Quad Screw Extruders, PPS-33, 2017
- Quad Screw Extrusion of Highly Filled Polymer Composites, PPS Regional Conference, 2018
- Evaluating the Energy Consumption of High-Speed Multi-Screw Extruders, PPS Regional Conference, 2018
- Energy Consumption of High-Speed Multi-Screw Extruders, PPS-35, 2019
Timeline
Member – Industrial Advisory Council (Scientific & Engineering Departments)
Jubail Industrial College
01.2023 - 01.2026
Business Manager – Sustainability & Polymer Applications (MENA)
Ingenia Polymers
01.2023 - 01.2025
Industrial Sector Manager – Plastics & Polymer Manufacturing
Saudi Top Plastic Factory
01.2020 - 01.2022
Postdoctoral Fellow – Center for Refining & Petrochemicals
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)
01.2019 - 01.2020
Teaching Assistant – Plastics Engineering Department
University of Massachusetts Lowell
01.2016 - 01.2018
Polymer Applications Engineer (Cooperative Program)
SABIC
01.2015
Processing Assistant → Processing Team Leader
Metabolix Inc. / University of Massachusetts Lowell
01.2012 - 01.2016
Extruder Operator – HDPE & LLDPE Production (Training Program)
01.2009
PhD - Plastics Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell
04.2001 - /2019
INDUSTRIAL & TECHNICAL ENGINEERING SUPPORT – PROJECT-BASED
MSc - Plastics Engineering (Fibers & Composites)
University of Massachusetts Lowell
BSc - Plastics Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Associate Degree - Polymer Engineering Technology
Jubail Industrial College