We are seeking a Product & Applications Development Engineer to join our team for the Americas Region. This dynamic opportunity will lead the development of market-oriented solutions, taking advantage of Styrolution's unique technology portfolio. Your specialized knowledge will be used to lead both global and the America’s regional R&D projects, assist the team in customer technical issues and help the manufacturing team in technology related topics. This role will be responsible for developing new, improved styrenic materials including ABS, ASA, SAN, their blends and other specialty copolymers using the Regional Development Center together with global resources. The role includes working with internal and external customers to provide customized solutions and act as the primary resource to all product technology related topics.
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Responsibilities of this role include:
- Understand the 20 Principals of Behavioral and Process Safety and ensure that they are followed. Communicate and champion the 20 Safety Principles to empower and enable others. Preserve high standards of housekeeping and organization.
- Develop and plan new, improved styrenic materials including ABS, ASA, SAN, their blends, and other enhanced specialty copolymers using the Regional Development Center together with global resources. Lead formulation/process development for the new products and applications.
- Assist the technical service and business teams in technical customer issues and help the manufacturing team in technology related topics (quality, process stabilization, formulations, etc.). Understand and translate customer needs into technical product solutions.
- Support capital investment projects. Lead the technical qualification of new raw materials and additives. Responsible for cost saving initiatives to increase the company’s profitability.
- Oversee technology transfer of formulation and process know-how to Operations, leading to commercial launch.
- Work with sales, marketing and business development functions to assess new product opportunities, trends, end-user processes and business strategies that may be converted into new or enriched innovative product concepts and systems.
- Maintain awareness of material technology trends and customer needs to determine emergent needs of the market and individual customers.
- Track and contribute to multiple project teams at a time to ensure projects remain focused, correctly prioritized, and directed towards quick commercialization. Plan and prioritize projects to meet schedule and budget constraints.
- Utilize specialized knowledge to contribute to global R&D projects in addition to America’s regional projects.
- Deliver progress reports and presentations on ongoing development projects.
- Participate in cross-functional teams and work effectively to drive change, efficiency, and strong cross-functional relationships.
- Participate in industry events including presentations at conferences, article publication, visiting exhibits and shows, etc.
- Travel (up to 30%) to production facilities, customers, suppliers, and global functions.
- Liberally communicate results and activities.
We are seeking candidates with the minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the field of chemistry, material science, chemical engineering or other similar technical engineering discipline, a Master’s of Science or a PhD with an emphasis in polymer science is preferred. Knowledge in the field of Styrenics or other related plastics is preferred.
The right candidate must be able to understand in a short period of time, the relationship between customer needs and product technology solutions. This position will interact with the customer and different functions within Styrolution, therefore strong communication skills are a requirement. Minimum 2 years industry experience in plastics product and application development or in an R&D type role is preferred.
Technical skills:
- Extensive knowledge in formulations; product design; applications
- A good understanding of injection molding and extrusion of plastics is desired.
Competencies, Behavioral skills:
- Very good communication skills; ability to work across all levels of the company
- Presentation skills; ability to represent the group, the business, or the region at internal and external meetings
- Ability to effectively participate in cross-functional teams and be an important contributor to company’s success
INEOS Styrolution is the leading, global styrenics supplier with a focus on styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS Standard and styrenic specialties. With world-class production facilities and more than 85 years of experience, INEOS Styrolution helps its customers succeed by offering the best possible solution, designed to give them a competitive edge in their markets. The company provides styrenic applications for many everyday products across a broad range of industries, including Automotive, Electronics, Household, Construction, Healthcare, Packaging and Toys/ Sports/ Leisure. In 2018, sales were at 5.3 billion euros. INEOS Styrolution employs approximately 3,300 people and operates 18 production sites in nine countries.
Website http://www.ineos-styrolution.com
We offer the following comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision Service Plan, 401K with company match + contribution, short term/long term disability; medical, flexible and dependent care spending accounts including life & accidental insurance plans.
At INEOS Styrolution, we recognize success and reward your achievements. Our competitive salaries reflect both market conditions and the levels of skill and experience we require from our workforce to remain at the forefront of our industry. Individual contributions are recognized and rewarded through performance-related pay and bonuses. We support employees who are passionate for success, spirited, bold and motivated to tackle new challenges! Apply and join our team today!
We are excited to hear from you and to share more about our organization.
All the best,
The Regional Talent Acquisition Team – Americas
For more information please contact Ellen E Connolly
INEOS Styrolution America LLC- Americas Region Office, 4245 Meridian Parkway, Suite 151, Aurora, IL 60504
