Westlake · 6 hours ago
Sr. Product Development Engineer
Longview, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expWestlake is a company focused on developing new polymer products to meet customer needs. The Sr. Product Development Engineer will support the Polyethylene Business by developing products, conducting evaluations, and leading cross-functional teams to resolve product issues.
ChemicalManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Become established as a technical expert in assigned Technology areas, use your skills for product development to support the PE Business objectives
Perform experiments to develop products and/or new technologies useful for the PE Business
Conduct internal evaluations of commercial and experimental products
Provide support to Operations, Technology, Marketing, and other Westlake divisions as needed, including:
Lead cross functional product teams to solve product issues via manufacturing or technology solutions
Generate data for use in product launch and Marketing brochures
Establish finished Westlake PE product specifications
Assist laboratory functions as needed
Assist in the investigation, resolution, and documentation of quality complaints, to ultimate conclusions, in an equitable manner beneficial to company and customer
Prepare and issue detailed test run plans for both pilot and Manufacturing project trials, ensuring all aspects of operational, safety, and environmental areas are properly addressed
Prepare and issue detailed reports periodically to keep management abreast of project status
Prepare and conduct technical training for Westlake employees and customers
Assist Management with special projects, as assigned
Where needed, participate and represent Westlake’s interest in industry trade and technical associations such as SPI, SPE, ASTM, TAPPI and NFPA
Where needed, consult with outside vendors and customers regarding process equipment, industry practice and analytical procedures
Other duties as defined / assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Polymer Science/ Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Other degrees may be considered if candidate also has directly relevant experience
7 years in Polymer Applications, Product Development, Manufacturing Compounds, or Technical Service, with knowledge of Quality Control principles
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact at all levels within the organization
Strong computer skills, with ability to effectively convey detailed technical information in a form that's easily understood by people with a limited technical background
Preferred
Ideal candidate would be a problem-solving innovator with an understanding of polymers from a chemistry and processing standpoint
General polymer extrusion coating knowledge or familiarity with Polymer Processing and understanding of Process-Structure-Property relationships
Having knowledge of Polymer Characterization and Testing
Company
Westlake
Westlake is a manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products. It is a sub-organization of Westlake Chemical Partners.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2017-01-07Post Ipo Equity
2004-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Albert Chao
Chief Executive Officer
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
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