Senior Product Specialist - Non-Wovens

Hexion; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexion is expanding its research and development footprint in Dublin, Ohio, and seeks a Senior Product Specialist to lead resin chemistry efforts for non-woven applications such as fiberglass mat and insulation binders.

Based in the Dublin lab, you will conduct advanced testing, support product development, mentor junior staff, and serve as a senior technical liaison to customers while collaborating with R&D to translate requirements into scalable formulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 5+ years resin chemistry, product development or technical service.
• Experience with non-woven applications (fiberglass mat).
• Familiarity with SAP or similar system.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and synthesize resin systems for non-woven products.
• Perform application testing and characterization (GPC, DSC, viscosity, gel time).
• Support product development and optimize binder systems.
• Collaborate with R&D to translate performance needs into scalable formulations.
• Lead customer trials and technical service engagements.

Skills

Resin chemistry

Technical service

Formulation

Analytical testing

Project management

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hexion is entering a bold new chapter, and we're looking for talented scientists, engineers, and innovators to be part of it.

With our newly announced expansion of the research and development headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, we're creating high-impact roles that will shape the future of sustainable materials, advanced chemistry, and AI-driven manufacturing. (Learn more about our expansion here: HexionSelects Columbus Region for Global R&D Center )

At Hexion, you won't just work on products—you'll build real-world solutions that power industries and make a global impact.Hexion is a place where curiosity is rewarded, innovation is constant, and the possibilities are endless.

Anything is possible when you imagine everything.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior Product Specialist to support our non-woven business, including fiberglass mat, insulation binders, and paper/wood saturation applications. This role provides deep technical expertise in resin chemistry, supports customer-facing technical service, and serves as a key resource for formulation and application performance across the non-woven product portfolio. The role will be based in our new lab in Dublin, OH. The Senior Product Specialist works with limited supervision, leads efforts to resolve complex formulation and process issues, and mentors less experienced technical staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate, synthesize, and characterize resin systems for fiberglass mat, insulation binder, and paper/wood saturation applications to meet performance requirements, customer priorities, and cost targets.
• Conduct application testing and analytical characterization (e.g., GPC, DSC, viscosity, gel time, solids) to validate formulation performance.
• Support product development and optimization of binder systems used in fiberglass mat, insulation, and paper/wood saturation applications.
• Evaluate and recommend formulation or process adjustments to meet performance standards specific to non-woven substrates (e.g., tensile strength, moisture resistance, cure profile).
• Partner with R&D to translate non-woven performance requirements into scalable resin formulations.
• Support the ability to meet relevant industry codes and standards applicable to non-woven and insulation products.

Customer Interactions & Technical Service

• Serve as a senior technical point of contact for commercial customers, building strong working relationships through regular communication and technical meetings.
• Lead or support customer trials, field visits, and technical service engagements to ensure product performance meets customer expectations.
• Review and approve customer recipes, balancing quality standards with customer needs.
• Gather and translate customer feedback into actionable input for product development and continuous improvement.

Safety, Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure EH&S goals and targets are met and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and support chemical inventory and safety objectives.
• Keep accurate records, prepare technical reports, and maintain documentation for compliance and traceability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field (required); Master's degree a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in resin chemistry, product development, or technical service within the non-woven, insulation, or related chemical manufacturing industry.
• Strong working knowledge of resin chemistry, formulation, and application testing relevant to non-woven products.
• Demonstrated experience supporting non-woven applications (fiberglass mat, insulation binders, paper/wood saturation).
• Familiarity with SAP or similar material management systems (recipe maintenance not required).
• Proven ability to manage direct, customer-facing technical relationships, including trials and technical negotiations.
• Ability to work independently, lead complex problem-solving efforts, and mentor less experienced team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to customer sites.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to support relevant industry codes and standards for non-woven and insulation products.
• Knowledge of EH&S regulations relevant to chemical manufacturing and laboratory environments.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical leadership to junior specialists.
• Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement training.

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affi...

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.

Nearest Major Market: Columbus
Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin