Chemical Engineer

About the role

This role supports a custom foam manufacturer serving the medical, aerospace, automotive, industrial, and electronics industries. The position involves direct, day-to-day interaction with customers, engineering, and the manufacturing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate and grow relationships with important accounts, staying attentive to both technical demands and broader business goals
• Serve as the connecting point between customers and manufacturing, translating what customers ask for into solutions that can be built
• Pursue new sales opportunities, whether through incoming leads or outbound prospecting
• Work closely with engineering, estimating, manufacturing, and customer service to put together timely, accurate quotes
• Occasionally travel for on-site customer visits and attend relevant trade shows or industry gatherings
• Track and maintain accurate records related to accounts, pipeline progress, and customer conversations
• Stay informed on foam materials, applications, and shifts within the industry

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or a closely related technical area
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through unclear or evolving customer requirements
• A real enjoyment of engaging with people, along with strong listening skills and the ability to build trust naturally
• Ability to communicate technical ideas to non-technical people clearly and accurately
• Well-organized, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple tasks at the same time
• Comfortable in a manufacturing environment and able to work well across different departments on-site
• Able to commit to working on-site full time at one of the locations listed above

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a technical sales, applications engineering, or customer-facing engineering capacity
• Working knowledge of polyurethane foam, polymer science, or materials chemistry
• Experience within a small or mid-sized manufacturing company
• Prior exposure to the medical, aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing sectors