Product and Application Development Engineer, Engineered Plastics

Company: LyondellBasell
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

LyondellBasell


Basic Function

The Product and Applications Development (PAD) Engineer will be responsible for the development of new products, applications, or manufacturing processes, and provide internal and external product technical support for LyondellBasell's Advanced Polymer Solutions segment.


Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the business growth strategies by development of new or modified differentiated products, applications, or processes to meet market or customer objectives, lower overall cost, or improve application performance.
• Manage collaboration in the development and/or importation and of global technologies (formulations, performance, processing) to achieve commercialization and sales in domestic market.
• Design and manage technical service and technology development projects, responsible for technical deliverables of application development projects, and problem solve customer complaints.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations at meetings or conferences, and actively participate in technical organizations and professional associations related to the targeted BU core technologies.
• Develop and manage product formulation and quality specification control plans, advise preferred production methods, support scale up activities associated with products and processes at internal or subcontracted manufacturing sites, act as a technical consultant to manufacturing sites for product or process related items, and responsible for disposition of aged or off quality inventory.
• Provide guidance to the business unit in respect to supplier selection and alternate sources of key raw materials.
• Assist in safe handling and use of raw materials in development and manufacturing.
• Provide technical advice and training to internal ( sales support, technicians, etc.) and external customers on product recommendations, processing, and application of new or existing products.
• Research and assess the impact of intellectual property associated with the development of products, processes and applications, and support the business and legal counsel in matters of our freedom to operate, securing and protecting intellectual property, and assessment of competitive products.
• Assist creation and management of product datasheets, technical bulletins, and other technical product literature and support market development in creation of application or market literature.
• Assist in development of, and support and adhere to, the quality management system and design and development procedures.
  
  
  Min. Qualifications
  
  
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in the field of Polymer Science, Plastics Engineering, Chemistry, or Related Engineering degree. Ph.D. preferred.
  • Preference is a minimum of 5 years of product development in compounded plastics.
  • Knowledge and/or working experience in Engineered Plastics preferred (such as Polyamide, Polycarbonate, Polyester, Styrenics and Alloys, TPEs).
  • Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine correspondence effectively and to speak fluently with internal and external customers. Must be a fluent in oral and written communication of the English language. Spanish and German languages are a plus.
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications
    
    
    • Knowledge of the properties, characteristics and processing behavior of polymeric materials, additives, functional modifiers, and the formulation thereof.
    • Intimate knowledge of polymer processing and testing methods and the ability to operate such equipment.
    • Competent in project management, application of statistical experimental methodology, process improvement techniques, and fundamental business operational practices.
    • Competence in engineering principles, fabrication methods and tooling, and product design criteria.
    • Knowledge of quality systems for design and development, such as TS 16949, Design and Development requirements.
    • Sound computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and information technology systems.
      
      
      Competencies
      
      Builds effective teams
      
      Collaborates
      
      Cultivates innovation
      
      Customer focus
      
      Demonstrates courage
      
      Drives results
      
      Ensures accountability
      
      Instills trust and exemplifies integrity
      
      LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world. Driven by its employees around the globe, LyondellBasell produces materials and products that are key to advancing solutions to modern challenges like enhancing food safety through lightweight and flexible packaging, protecting the purity of water supplies through stronger and more versatile pipes, improving the safety, comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the cars and trucks on the road, and ensuring the safe and effective functionality in electronics and appliances. LyondellBasell sells products into more than 100 countries and is the world's largest producer of polypropylene compounds and the largest licensor of polyolefin technologies. In 2022, LyondellBasell was named to Fortune Magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth consecutive year.
      
      We have the potential - and responsibility - to use this scale and reach to make a positive impact across our value chains. That's why we are working to make meaningful progress to address some of the world's most pressing challenges such as reducing plastic waste in the environment, helping to mitigate climate change and contributing to a thriving society for our employees, the communities where we operate and the people who depend on our products. To learn more, click here.
      
      Nearest Major Market: Akron
      Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland

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