Technical Engineer

Function:

Job Description

Well established and growing company in Northeast Ohio has an exciting opportunity available for a Technical Engineer.  This position is responsible for all aspects of the technical support and processes at the company.  The Technical Engineer will also manage some suppliers in a product manager role.  Training will be provided. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Field customer calls/questions.
• Field sales team questions.
• Liaison for supplier technical (includes working on joint studies).
• Manage internal blue sheets (chemical cross-references).
• Assist with the technical side of complaints.
• Technical and full approval for new products.
• Create technical data sheets for private label products.
• Gather and manage technical literature on the Online Technical Library.
• Shelf life and product recertification management.

Product Management responsibilities:

• Conduct business reviews with suppliers.
• Manage product pricing process including setting/approving product margins.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers.
• Communicate with suppliers and sales team on all aspects of the product line.
• Manage forecast/budget for suppliers.
• Understand and analyze competitors to suppliers.
• Look for alternative suppliers for key products where supply agreements are not in place.
• Work with ERP system to generate reports and analyze supplier & customer performance.
• Maintain market knowledge on key raw materials and supply chain items.
• Make sure inventory levels are adequate and address any slow moving inventory issues.
• Work with management to put supply agreements in place with key suppliers.
• Manage the new business development funnel process for assigned suppliers.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

Job Requirements

The desired candidate will have a chemistry, chemical engineering degree or similar.  The ideal candidate will have a technical aptitude, strong work ethic and excellent communication skills are imperative.  Experience in polymers, elastomers, plastics, extrusion, thermoplastics, rubber, polyolefins or TPE would be a plus.