Formerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting leading polymer producers with OEMs and brand owners across various markets. They are seeking exceptional technical professionals for future Application Development Technical Services Lead Engineer openings, focusing on customer partnerships and driving application innovation.
Responsibilities:
- With general supervision, provides project management for the development of new application, product launch testing plan, data analysis, and/or communication of results
- Works with targeted and established customers to identify technical specifications required for Formerra customers
- Responsible for internal training of sales associates, furthering their knowledge and understanding of polymers, processing, and design
- Provide training to Formerra customers, OEM’s, and industry events as needed on materials, processing, design, and other industry related topics as needed
- Incorporates Formerra products and services into customer applications across multiple business units
- Work with suppliers to understand and convey OEM material / market needs
- Documentation and preparation of product specifications incorporating Formerra products and services into customer applications
- Manages successful resolution of customer complaints/issues
- Initiates process improvement efforts at key customers
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Complex problem thinking skills in translating customer needs into solutions
- Technical aptitude
- Broad knowledge of solutions, materials and processing
- Self-motivated and team player
- Strong organizational skills required
- Position will require up to 75% travel
- Bachelor's Degree required in Chemical Engineering, Plastics or Polymer Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years completing technical writing, customer support, research, and project management