Automotive Market Development Engineer

Acceptable locations for this remote role are Michigan (ideally eastern Michigan), or northern Ohio.

 

Summary  This position is responsible for identifying product requirements and driving technology development projects related to business growth of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds.  Requirements include strong plastics and/or rubber materials and technology skills and, excellent skills in customer relationships, business development, project management, teamwork, organization, and communication.  This person is the materials subject matter expert for the customer-facing team.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing development activities associated with TPE materials.
• Pursues new business opportunities through diligent customer and market development efforts:
  • Identifies strategic markets and customers;
  • Determines material requirements and specifications for targeted applications;
  • Collaborates with Audia Elastomers product development engineers to develop material solutions to meet customer needs;
  • Interprets sample results and provides data sheets and other material physical pr