Process Application Specialist, Can and Beverage Lubricants

Quaker Houghton; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking a skilled professional in the United States with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in MWF/Metal. Responsibilities include providing specialized technical support, developing guidelines, improving initiatives, and generating reports. Strong communication skills and proficiency in English are essential, along with a customer-focused approach. The position offers opportunities for career development and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Chemistry, Engineering, or any relevant business related area and/or technical certification.
• A minimum of 5 years of industry experience in area of focus; MWF/Metal etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized knowledge of specific process and application expertise.
• Provide technical support to sales and handle product application-related problems.
• Develop and implement guidelines regarding equipment and test methods.
• Recommend and facilitate improvement initiatives.
• Generate reports and technical audits as required.
• Comply with all company policies.
• Ownership of individual development plan.

Skills

Customer Focus

Results Driven

Relationship Management

Collaboration and influence skills

Innovative thinking

Analytical & Problem Solver

Strong Communication Skills

Proficient in English

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related area

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide very specialized knowledge of specific process and application expertise at the customer site
• Provide technical support to the sales force, handle technical product application-related problems escalated from the field, and work closely with sales/Key Account management teams.
• Develop and implement guidelines regarding equipment and test methods consistent with best practices.
• Recommend and facilitate improvement initiatives and total cost of ownership projects.
• Generate reports and technical audits/surveys of product application and customer process related items as required.
• Comply with all Company Policies: to include but not limited to Code of Conduct and expense reporting, etc.
• Ownership of individual development plan (IDP) as agreed upon with direct line manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Chemistry, Engineering or any relevant business related area and/or technical certification.
• A minimum of 5 years of industry experience in area of focus; MWF/Metal etc.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Customer Focus – Dedicated to meeting customer expectations and requirements.
• Results Driven – Checks self and others against achieving performance objectives.
• Relationship Management – Internal and external.
• Collaboration and influence skills.
• Innovation – Demonstrates creative thinking; fosters an environment that encourages out-of-box thinking and openness to new ideas.
• Analytical & Problem Solver – Analyzes situations and makes informed decisions with courage and conviction.
• Strong Communication Skills – written, verbal, active listening, influence, etc.
• Proficient in English - written & spoken.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.