Senior Polymer Product Development Engineer

Westlake Chemical; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks a polymer science professional to support the Polyethylene (PE) business by developing new polymer products and guiding product lines from lab to market. You will become a technical expert, run experiments, and generate data to assist Technical Service, Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, detailed test planning, and documentation, while ensuring quality, safety, and environmental considerations.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate would be a problem-solving innovator with an understanding of polymers from a chemistry and processing standpoint.
• 7 years in Polymer Applications, Product Development, Manufacturing Compounds, or Technical Service, with knowledge of Quality Control principles is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact at all levels within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Become established as a technical expert in assigned Technology areas, use your skills for product development to support the PE Business objectives.
• Perform experiments to develop products and/or new technologies useful for the PE Business.
• Conduct internal evaluations of commercial and experimental products.
• Provide support to Operations, Technology, Marketing, and other Westlake divisions as needed.
• Lead cross functional product teams to solve product issues via manufacturing or technology solutions.
• Generate data for use in product launch and Marketing brochures.
• Establish finished Westlake PE product specifications.
• Assist laboratory functions as needed.
• Assist in the investigation, resolution, and documentation of quality complaints, to ultimate conclusions, in an equitable manner beneficial to company and customer.
• Prepare and issue detailed test run plans for both pilot and Manufacturing project trials, ensuring all aspects of operational, safety, and environmental areas are properly addressed.
• Prepare and issue detailed reports periodically to keep management abreast of project status.
• Prepare and conduct technical training for Westlake employees and customers.
• Assist Management with special projects, as assigned.

Skills

Polymer science

Product development

Quality control principles

Communication skills

Laboratory analysis

Education

B.S. degree in Polymer Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

Westlake Chemical seeks a polymer science professional to support the Polyethylene (PE) business by developing new polymer products and guiding product lines from lab to market. You will become a technical expert, run experiments, and generate data to assist Technical Service, Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, detailed test planning, and documentation, while ensuring quality, safety, and environmental considerations.