Regional subject-matter expert in automotive & LEO (Lighting, Electronics & Optics) application development, approval process, qualification, structural and engineering analysis, part and tool design and, process optimization.
As the technical and product expert in commercial organization, the Mexico ADE provides application development and product marketing support to the Business Manager, Strategic Account Managers, and customers.The Application Development Engineer - Mexico (ADE) is also responsible for leading technical projects and initiatives in support of business strategy and marketing programs, training and coaching the commercial team, and support functions.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead investigation of product / application performance issues and complaints, insuring timely resolution using problem-solving techniques, while utilizing field and laboratory resources.
• Assist quality and manufacturing team in investigation and resolution of quality complaints.
• Manage customer’s technical requests and needs.
• Maintain approved materials list.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on automotive & LEO products and applications.
• Provide product recommendation and manage qualifications.
• Advise on part and tool design, structural & engineering analysis, process optimization, and development of new applications in automotive.
• Support account managers in the identification, development and closure of new business opportunities, account plan, and market development activities.
• Lead product-marketing activities such as: development of technical marketing presentation, product & application
• Collaborate with Global R&D, manufacturing and commercial groups to map customers’ needs and conduct field trials in support of new product introduction and product performance optimization projects.
• Establish a strong technical foundation and build expertise around product performance, value proposition, processing technologies and application development in order to support the commercial organization
• Strong background in plastic processing technologies such as injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming etc.), process optimization, with a minimum 5 years' work experience in the plastic industry
• Experience in automotive, appliances, lighting, coextrusion and blends/compounds
• Understanding of customer end-use applications, automotive specifications, standards, requirements, qualification process and competitive materials
• Bachelor’s or Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science or a similar science/engineering degree
• Understanding of mold and part design, structural analysis, FMEA as well as CAE and CAD simulation and modeling software (Moldflow, Solidworks etc.).
• Understanding of product marketing and technical selling process.
• Foster a strong relationship with strategic customers to identify their needs, resolve their issues, develop new opportunities and create a value-added technical support service
• Advanced Level of English

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