114 applicants

Company

GEON Performance Solutions · 16 hours ago

Field Development Engineer - Automotive Polymers

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Champion the specification approval process at key automotive OEMs and Tier integrators.

Clearly communicate application requirements & timing within the GEON organization to enable capture of business at the Tier molder level.

Collaborate with formulation team in developing adequate materials solutions for the intended application, define material evaluation and validation plans.

Identify product gaps within the GEON portfolio based on market needs at the OEMs & Tiers, lead the technology introduction and acceptance at these OEMs and Tiers.

Provide technical leadership to gain identified OEM directed buy approvals.

Own the working level relationship/network with the materials engineering and design engineering community at key OEMs and Tier integrators.

In collaboration with the commercial and R&D teams build the pipeline of future application opportunities, ensure technical success of the opportunities, and enable business closes resulting in a profitable future for GEON.

Based on an understanding of current application successes, seek additional opportunities for GEON materials through networking and advanced engineering innovation projects.

Develop internal timelines to correspond with product development dates, to understand volume/demand and to ensure GEON materials are positioned on platform replacements.

Provide application development consultative services such as techno-economic modeling, design and part reviews, and secondary operation recommendations.

Promote GEON visibility in the marketplace by participation in relevant technical conferences and expositions, as well as industry/government/academia initiatives.

Provide intelligence with respect to technical support and customer relationships of key GEON competitors.

Adhere to all GEON safety, travel, ethics, and Human Resource policies.

Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.

Qualification

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Compound developmentAutomotive applicationsTechnical leadershipThermoplastic materialsCustomer relationship managementProject managementMechanical engineeringPolymer engineeringChemical engineeringMaterial Science

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, polymer or plastics engineering, chemical engineering or Material Science

10+ years' experience in the plastics materials market required

Demonstrated track record of compound development & commercialization, specification and application development successes at the customer

Ownership, accountability, and self-driven are amongst the key skills needed to succeed in this role

Ability to work collaboratively in a team/matrix environment, both within GEON and also in the customer environment (OEM/Tier/GEON)

Ability to lead projects to completion

Technical aptitude with respect to thermoplastic materials and automotive applications

Ability to translate customer needs into GEON based solutions

Self-motivated and ability to work in an independent environment

Professional presence, demonstrated through verbal and written communication and presentation skills

A presence in the Avon Lake Technical Center and planned customer visits in the Southeast Michigan is expected

Domestic or International travel as required to insure customer and program engagement

Preferred

Master's degree in mechanical engineering, polymer or plastics engineering, chemical engineering or Material Science

Company

GEON Performance Solutions

GEON Performance Solutions serves customers in a wide variety of sectors, including appliances, building & construction, electronics.

Founded in 2019

Avon Lake, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://geon.com

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