Application Development Engineer

   Location: Mexico DF, Mexico (MX)
   Job Function: Marketing
   Career Level: Professionals
   Company: Methacrylate Chemicals Roehm Servicios, S.A. de C.V.

WHAT WE OFFER
As a leading supplier of methacrylate chemicals worldwide we are active in various markets and supply our products for a wide range of applications. At Röhm our strength is our employees. With their creativity and passion, they actively contribute to our success story. We promote an inclusive and open culture and advocate diversity in our teams. With Röhm, you will experience continuous learning in an international environment. Become part of our team and make your career goals come true.

OVERVIEW

The Technical Marketing Specialist - Mexico (TMS) is the regional subject matter expert in automotive & LEO (Lighting, Electronics & Optics) application development, approval process, qualification, structural and engineering analysis, part and tool design and, process optimization. Additionally, this role will be responsible to promote Roehm’s products to the Automotive & LEO industry with workshops, webinars and other product marketing initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a subject matter expert on automotive & LEO products and applications. 
  • Provide product recommendation and manage qualification.  Advise on part and tool design, structural & engineering analysis, process optimization, and development of new applications in automotive. 
  • Support account managers in the identification, development and closure of new business opportunities, account plan, and market development activities. 
  • Lead product-marketing activities such as: development of technical marketing presentation, product & application literature, technical product portfolio activities, technical competitive intelligence, technical library.
  • Train and coach Roehm’s Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, distributors on the performance, value proposition and use of our products.
• Lead investigation of product / application performance issues and complaints, insuring timely resolution using problem solving techniques, such as Six Sigma methodology, while utilizing field and laboratory resources. 
  • Assist quality and manufacturing team in investigation and resolution of quality complaints. 
  • Manage customer’s technical requests and needs. 
  • Maintain Roehm’s approved materials list.
• Collaborate with Global R&D, manufacturing and commercial groups to map customers’ needs and conduct field trials in support of new product introduction and product performance optimization projects.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science or a similar science/engineering degree with 5 years minimum experience in the plastic industry; or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in the plastics industry.
• Strong background in polymer science, plastic processing technologies (injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming etc.), process optimization and DOE’s. 
• Demonstrated experience in problem investigation and problem solving
• Self-driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management skills.
• Analytical thinker with an ability to identify problems and develop a strategy to provide solutions. Six Sigma Green Belt would be an asset.
• The ideal candidate would also have
• Experience in automotive, appliances, lighting, coextrusion and blends/compounds
• Understanding of customer end-use applications, automotive specifications, standards, requirement, qualification process and competitive materials.
• Understanding of mold and part design, structural analysis, FMEA as well as CAE and CAD simulation and modelling software (Moldflow, Solidworks etc.).
• Understanding of product marketing and technical selling process.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively within a matrixed multicultural and multifunctional environment. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.  Experience with SAP/CRM would be a plus
• Must be willing to travel at least 50% of the time domestically and occasional International travel.

YOUR APPLICATION

To ensure the fastest processing of your application please apply online via our careers portal at https://www.roehm.com/en/career.

If you have any questions regarding your application or the application process please contact: Kristina Harris at Kristina.Harris@roehm.com and refer to the Requisition ID cited below.

Roehm America LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please inform us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform the job.

Please note that Röhm will not accept any unsolicited application documents sent by staffing firms. Röhm works in conjunction with preferred service providers and will not pay any fee to staffing firms in the absence of an appropriate framework agreement. Should Röhm receive a candidate profile from a staffing firm with which it has no framework agreement and should this candidate subsequently be considered in the recruitment process or offered employment no claims from the staffing firm will be entertained in this regard.