Automotive Market Development Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Identify product needs and lead technology development initiatives that support the growth of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds.

• Act as the materials subject matter expert for the customer-facing team.

• Oversee development activities related to TPE materials.

• Seek new business opportunities through customer engagement and market development.

• Identify key strategic markets and potential customers.

• Establish material requirements and specifications for targeted applications.

• Collaborate with product development engineers to devise material solutions.

• Analyze sample results and furnish data sheets and material physical property information to customers.

• Organize and participate in customer molding trials.

• Present formal data packages for customer approvals.

• Interact with converters, Tiers, and OEMs to secure and document product approvals.

• Provide support for non-automotive applications when applicable.

• Advocate for Audia Elastomers products and the capabilities of the organization.

• Submit call reports and monthly activity summaries as required.

• Address customer inquiries and resolve complaints.

• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the manager.

• Execute responsibilities safely and in line with established quality management systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Acceptable locations include Michigan (preferably eastern Michigan) or northern Ohio.

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering, science, or a related field, along with 5–7 years of experience with elastomeric or plastic materials in the automotive sector.

• Strong knowledge of plastics and/or rubber materials and technologies.

• Proven ability to utilize technical expertise to generate new business opportunities.

• Capacity to foster and sustain strong, long-term customer relationships.

• Competence in collaborating with commercial and product development teams to meet customer and market demands.

• Exceptional communication skills; self-motivated; sense of urgency; personable; well-organized.

• Proficient in basic computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.

• Independent in time management and support tasks.

• Ability to perform duties safely while adhering to Safety, Health & Environmental guidelines and quality management systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Frequent travel typically exceeding 50%, including potential international travel.

• Commercial and/or home office arrangement as suitable.