Application Engineer - Plastics
BS-level Applications Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $107k (62 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Lead technical and molding support for thermoplastic resin applications, launches and customer quality issues in automotive.
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Why it is interesting. Technical lead on molding support and new program launches for engineering thermoplastics in the automotive segment
Might not be for you. About 40% overnight travel and sales-driven goals, not bench R&D
Core polymer role:Application development engineer at thermoplastic resins supplier; molding support, thermoplastics, injection molding, ABS, polycarbonate, polyolefins
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Work
- Field/travel
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 4+ yrs
- Industry
- Automotive
- Role
- Applications Engineering
Role details
Large plastic resins supplier has an excellent opportunity available in the Detroit, Michigan area for an Applications Development Engineer.
Summary & Objectives
This position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive application development plan and strategy that would increase revenues and profits in engineering and thermoplastics resins sales.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lead technical and molding support of new program development activities, launches and current production program issues.
- Provide leadership to customer base in regards to quality issues and concerns that arise related to the product /or product quality and molding process.
- Handle customer requests thru HQ AD team for proper and timely resolution back to the customer.
- Lead sales programs technically in order to capture new business opportunities and goals.
- Support development of technical service personnel in regards to technical aspects as required for automotive segment needs, processing, specifications, company procedures and activities, tooling and design guidance.
- Implements the recommendations of the strategic application development plan.
- Evaluate technical issues to determine how competitive and current it is with the latest trends in the industry.
- Monitor external and internal environment for development of new market segments.
- Produce feasibility studies/implementation plans for new application development.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Education and/ or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent number of experience
- Must have 4+ years chemical industry background. Experience in the plastics industry is a must. Experience in thermoplastics, injection molding, ABS, Polycarbonate, HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and / or Polyolefins would be a plus.
Travel
Approximately 40% of overnight travel may be expected.
Physical Activity Required
- Regularly required to talk or hear
- Regularly required to take motor vehicles and airplanes
- Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift up to 20lbs
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