Product Development Engineer

2 months ago


Lansing, Michigan, United States Lyondell Basell North America Full time

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

Develop and support all technical activities related to creation and approval of PP Compounds for applications in areas including heavy truck, recreational vehicles, electronic and electric, consumer, agricultural, and building industries. #LI-RH1

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsible for "cradle to grave" support of Polypropylene compounded resins for applications in industries including heavy truck, recreational vehicles, electronic and electric, consumer, agricultural, and building industries. Key skills include: problem solving, communication, supplier/raw material developments, organization ability, multitasking, and responsiveness. Candidate must have ability to relate fundamental polymer or mechanical concepts to resolve material related problems.

Main Job Accountabilities:

- Manage all activities involving existing PP Compounds and new product development (product design, scales-up, commercialization, quality plan, and product stewardship)

1. Develop new PP Compounds for target applications in areas of interest

2. Support commercialization of PP Compounds (quality, manufacturing, and OEM approvals)

3. Manage specific set of raw materials, work with raw material suppliers to expand product capabilities, develop best practice technologies and communicate with technology team.

4. Act as technical focal point at customer and OEM representing product and company

5. Follow HSE and safety guidelines

6. Address customer problems as related to materials

Min. Qualifications

Education: Minimum requirement is a Bachelor degree in areas including Polymers, Material science, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry. MS or PhD degree is preferred

Experience: At least five years working experience with Polymers or Polymer Compound development and/or support preferably in heavy truck and non-automotive markets with a solid understanding of market needs and product approval processes or Industry quality systems and procedures. A PhD in Polymers with relevant research experience in lieu of five years of working experience.

Required Experience:

1. Understanding of polymer structure and property relationship

2. Knowledge and experience in polymer blending and/or compounding processes

3. Understanding of polymer and blend rheology and processing

4. Understand of extrusion, injection molding, and thermoforming (vacuum forming) processes

5. Knowledge and experience in polymer characterization methods and data interpretation

6. Understanding of polymer additive

7. Understanding of polymer reinforcements

8. Understanding of polymer impact modifiers

9. Good computer skills, Microsoft Office, and Data Analysis experience

Hiring Manager

Hiring Manager, PPC PAD Manager

Competencies
Build PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational/Cultural FitTechnical Skills

We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.



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