Product Application Manager, Non-Ferrous Metals

Quaker Houghton is a company specializing in non-ferrous metals, and they are seeking a Product Application Manager. The role involves providing advanced technical support, managing customer trials, and leading collaboration to develop new products that meet customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced technical support to the sales and operations teams, including troubleshooting, process optimization, and new product implementation
• Manage customer trials and application projects, ensuring timely delivery of technical reports, studies, and recommendations
• Lead collaboration between customers, R&D, and Operations to develop and qualify new products, formulations, and process solutions that meet performance, cost, and sustainability objectives
• Identify and define customer needs, selecting or proposing products aligned with portfolio strategy and business goals
• Develop and deliver technical presentations, case studies, and application training for internal teams and customers
• Drive measurable value creation by leading validated cost-in-use and process improvement initiatives for key accounts
• Monitor and analyze competitive technologies, providing input into product strategy and innovation priorities
• Maintain CRM accuracy for technical projects, opportunities, and feedback to support visibility and data-driven decision-making
• Ensure compliance with company policies, including documentation standards, Code of Conduct, and safety practices
• Actively manage an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and contribute to building internal technical capability through training and knowledge sharing

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required in Chemistry, Engineering or any business area
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a customer facing and technical capacity
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% of the time to customer sites
• Willingness and ability to work from a home-based office
• MS/MBA preferred