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LyondellBasell

Basic Function

The Product Development Engineer's, PPC will develop and support all technical activities related to creation and approval of Polypropylene (PP) Compounds for the North America automotive compounding business. They will be responsible for "cradle to grave" support of PP compounded resins for use in automotive applications. Key skills include problem solving, communication, supplier/raw material developments, organization ability, multitasking, and responsiveness. This role reports to the Product and Applications Development Manager, PPC.

Roles & Responsibilities

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

• Develop new PP Compounds for automotive applications

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

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

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

• Follow HSE and safety guidelines

• Address customer problems as related to materials

Min. Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in areas including Polymers, Material science, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry required. MS or PhD degree is preferred.

• Minimum requirement is entry level based on the education requirement outlined above. Preferred is 1-5 years working experience with Polymers or Polymer Compound development and/or support preferably in the Automotive Market with a basic understanding of automotive OEM approval processes or automotive quality systems and procedures.

• Candidate must have ability to relate fundamental polymer or mechanical concepts to resolve material related problems.

• Candidate must have understanding of the following:

• Polymer blending and/or compounding processes

• Polymer characterization methods and interpretation of data

• Injection molding of polymers

• Polymer additives

• Polymer reinforcements

• Polymer impact modifiers

• Basic computer skills, Microsoft Office

Competencies

Builds effective teams

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer focus

Demonstrates courage

Drives results

Ensures accountability

Instills trust and exemplifies integrity

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 unlock value for our customers, investors and society. 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 www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Nearest Major Market: Lansing

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