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Zeon Chemicals ยท 2 months ago

Automotive Application Development Engineer

positionLouisville, KY, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Zeon Chemicals is the leading developer and supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals. The Automotive Application Development Engineer role supports the adoption of ZEON elastomers in automotive applications by collaborating across the automotive supply chain and managing projects from concept to launch.

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Responsibilities

Customer facing collaboration with all levels of supply chain, including OEM engineering and materials teams, and their tier suppliers, for successful implementation of ZEON elastomers for new business opportunities
Work cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and sales teams to ensure product feasibility and alignment with market needs
Utilize technical knowledge in the use of elastomers (rubber) in automotive applications, with basic understating of rubber compounding and manufacturing processes, in support of both internal and external customers
This includes on-site visits, presentations, and issue resolutions working directly with customers
Develop and present technical literature for conferences and publication, present technical webinars; generate market information in automotive areas to assist internal executive strategic decisions
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of automotive industry trends, standards, and technologies
Manage and support project development from concept to product launch
Comply with all Safety, Health, and Environmental policies & procedures and adhere to the ZCLP Integrated Management System
Perform all other duties assigned by leadership team
Domestic & International travel required up to 40% of the time

Qualification

Automotive systems knowledgeElastomers technical knowledgeRubber compounding knowledgeProject management skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Automotive Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in automotive business development or product engineering
Strong understanding of automotive systems, components, and manufacturing processes
Excellent communication and project management skills
Technical knowledge in the use of elastomers (rubber) in automotive applications as well as basic understanding of rubber compounding and manufacturing processes

Benefits

Growth opportunities
Highly competitive salary and benefits program

Company

Zeon Chemicals

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Zeon Chemicals is a chemicals firm that offers polymers and elastomer products.
dateFounded in 1950
location
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://zeonchemicals.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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LaStacia Dalton
Vice President of Administration & CFO
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