Application Development Representative

Eastman; Gent; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Eastman in Ghent is seeking an experienced application development expert to join our European Technology Center (Ghent/Zwijnaarde) on site. You will become the technical lead for several market segments and help translate customer needs into high-performance polymer solutions.

You will work closely with Technical Service, Marketing and Product Development to support trials, deliver technical trainings, and shape segment strategy.

Qualifications

• MSc in Polymer chemistry & processing, Material Science or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of industrial experience with knowledge of applications and market trends.
• Experience in plastic processing technologies and related secondary operations.
• Experience with polymer testing and material characterization.
• Excellent customer facing experience.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Experience in delivering complex technical presentations.
• Project leadership experience preferred.
• Marketing and/or business acumen preferred.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; Dutch is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Be the application development and technical expert for a specific or variety of market segments and its applications.
• Keep up to date with market, application and processing technology developments including competitive material and competing technology developments.
• Define market specific unmet needs / deficiencies knowledgeable about industry relevant secondary operations.
• In-depth knowledge on co-polyester chemistry and how it relates to the end-use applications (or willingness to dive into the chemistry).
• Understanding of market trends and develop/promote innovative solutions meeting these requirements.
• Work close to Technical Service colleagues promoting customer trials and evaluations.
• Provide technical product training to customers, distributors and sales & marketing teams.
• Participate in, align with and influence the strategy of the segment team in collaboration with the marketing department.
• Support market facing StageGate projects and lead related technical activities internally and externally
• Responsible for material recommendations converting the voice of the customer into “Critical To Quality”-parameters driving product selection and development
• Help develop technical marketing materials for customer engagement
• Partner with Product Development team to deliver products meeting market needs and adding value to Eastman

Connaissances

Customer facing

Communication

Presentation

Project leadership

Market knowledge

English fluency

Formation

MSc in Polymer chemistry & processing

Description du poste

This is the role

This role is located in our European Technology Center (Ghent / Zwijnaarde) and requires on-site presence. This role will help develop applications for Eastman's portolio of sustainable polymer solutions in the many different market segments (Durables, Cosmetics, Eyewear, Medical, Packaging, …)

Specific responsibilities include :

• Be the application development and technical expert for a specific or variety of market segments and its applications
• Keep up to date with market, application and processing technology developments including competitive material and competing technology developments
• Define market specific unmet needs / deficiencies knowledgeable about industry relevant secondary operations
• In-depth knowledge on co-polyester chemistry and how it relates to the end-use applications (or willingness to dive into the chemistry)
• Understanding of market trends and develop/promote innovative solutions meeting these requirements.
• Work close to Technical Service colleagues promoting customer trials and evaluations.
• Provide technical product training to customers, distributors and sales & marketing teams
• Participate in, align with and influence the strategy of the segment team in collaboration with the marketing department.
• Support market facing StageGate projects and lead related technical activities internally and externally
• Responsible for material recommendations converting the voice of the customer into “Critical To Quality”-parameters driving product selection and development
• Help develop technical marketing materials for customer engagement
• Partner with Product Development team to deliver products meeting market needs and adding value to Eastman

This is what you bring

• MSc in Polymer chemistry & processing, Material Science or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• > 10 years of industrial experience with an in-depth knowledge of specific applications and market trends
• Experience in plastic processing technologies & related secondary operations
• Experience with polymer testing and material characterization
• Excellent customer facing experience
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience in delivering complex technical presentations
• Project leadership experience preferred
• Marketing and/or business acumen preferred
• Demonstrated strategic and innovative thinking with a desire to solve problems
• Fluency in English is mandatory and Dutch is preferred.

Why choose Eastman?

It’s about growth and your long-term success. At Eastman, your career path can take many routes—each offering growth opportunities, competitive salary and benefits, and a globally growing work environment. Eastman fosters a culture of diversity steeped in teamwork and employee involvement, a place where dedicated individuals turn great ideas into materials that make a difference in everyday life. We support and encourage one another and believe that leveraging diversity in our thoughts and experiences allows us to excel in business.