Mobility Rotation Program - Commercial

Axalta-Coating-Systems; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axalta’s Fast Track Early Talent Program invites recent graduates to jumpstart a career in coatings technology. The Mobility Americas Commercial Development Program rotates through Product Engineering, Technology and Technical Service over the first three years, building broad technical and business skills.

Participants may relocate or travel for assignments and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions, gain hands-on experience, and develop as future leaders within Axalta.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong communication skills.
• Desire to be a future leader.
• Willingness to gain exposure to multiple facets of business.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Mobility Americas Commercial Development Program rotations across Product Engineering, Technology and Technical Service.
• Provide technical direction and support to customers and projects within Axalta's coatings portfolio.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new products and support market strategies.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership potential

Initiative & self-direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Business or related field

Job description

Are you a driven and innovative college student looking to jumpstart your career with a global leader in coatings technology? Axalta, a company renowned for its cutting-edge products and commitment to sustainability, is searching for talented individuals like you to join our Fast Track Early Talent Program. At Axalta, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, gain hands-on experience, and collaborate with industry experts. Whether you’re studying computer engineering, information technology, business, operations management, supply chain or a related field, we offer diverse roles that can help you grow and shape the future of coatings. Want to ensure your career is firing on all cylinders? Join us and be part of a vibrant company where your ideas and contributions truly make a difference.The Mobility Americas Commercial Development Program is for recent college graduates to rotate through several departments to gain exposure within different parts of the business for the first three years of their career. Disciplines will include Product Engineering, Technology and Technical Service. Upon completion of the program, you will have developed a broad set of technical skills while providing solutions to projects in both engineering and commercial. These rotational roles may require the selected candidate to relocate and/or travel for their position.Examples of rotation assignments:Product Engineering: Support developing and implementing program/product strategies in support of Axalta’s Services Strategy. Provide technical expertise to customers in support of our automotive coatings’ portfolio including the development and application of products, processing techniques and resolution of complex problems. Support and lead projects delivering new products to the market. Coordinate the activities of other functions (Technology, Marketing, Sales, and Operations) and other business units in support of the product strategies.Technical Service: Will provide in-depth technical direction and assistance to customer(s) regarding the use of Axalta coating products and services. Troubleshoot & resolve painting issues and problems by providing recommendations on issues related to product, application, inventory, and general paint process to help the customer overcome line problems. Gather data and material samples for analysis, testing and reporting. Provide sales support to maintain and expand business in existing accounts. Ensure customer satisfaction regarding all Axalta supplied products and services.Chemist/Scientist: Will work in one of our R&D teams, including: formulations, color science, resin, analytical & weathering. They will develop high performance coatings for the Mobility markets, responsible for the following: Lead technical programs related to product development and customer support in a team environment, have knowledge of resins, cross linkers, additives, and/or pigments, Responsible for development and implementation of new product formulations, including initial definition with the customer, scale-up with manufacturing and optimization of performance at the customer site.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Business, or other business-related degree with a clear technical interestMinimum 3.0 GPAHighly self-motivated individual possessing strong communication skillsMust possess the desire to be a future leaderMust aspire to gain exposure to multiple facets of business to better acquire an appropriate foundation of knowledgeHigh level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directedEvidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trustConsistently demonstrates innovative thinking**Important Notice: Visa Sponsorship**Thank you for considering a career with us. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the necessary work authorization to be employed in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future (including F1 OPT and H1-B statuses).We appreciate your understanding and look forward to reviewing your application.Our Company:Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.Recruitment Fraud Alert: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to [e-mail].2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.