Huntsman Corp

Huntsman Corp

Technical Service Manager

USA - New Hampshire - Derry

Sponsorship not specified$25k-$40kDetected 12 hours ago
Project ManagementCRMBusiness DevelopmentSupply ChainProcess ImprovementCustomer SupportMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • Job Description: Technical Service Manager Huntsman is seeking a Technical Service Manager supporting the Polyurethanes - Elastomers Business Unit located in Derry, New Hampshire or Auburn Hills, Michigan.
  • Job Scope The Technical Service Manager is responsible for leading the Technical Service and Applications Engineering organization supporting the TPU and liquid polyurethane elastomers business across the Americas region.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate all Technical Service and Applications Engineering activities in support of TPU and liquid polyurethane elastomer business growth objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for customer support, application development, troubleshooting, product validation, and innovation projects.
  • Develop and implement technical strategies that strengthen customer relationships and enhance business performance.
  • Support strategic customers and key accounts through technical engagement, plant trials, product evaluations, and troubleshooting activities.
  • Partner with commercial teams to identify technical opportunities that drive product differentiation and profitable growth.
  • Lead customer validation programs, field demonstrations, and commercialization activities for new technologies.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Technology & Innovation, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to accelerate new product development and commercialization.
  • Establish best practices for technical investigations, customer support, laboratory activities, and technical documentation.
  • Lead, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing Technical Service and Applications Engineering team.
  • Participate in industry conferences, customer innovation forums, and technical events to support market development initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Plastics Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in technical service, applications engineering, product development, manufacturing support, or related roles within the polymer or elastomer industry.
  • Minimum of 3 years of leadership and people management experience.
  • Experience leading customer-facing technical service, application development, product validation, and field trial activities.
  • Strong knowledge of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), elastomers, thermoplastics, polymer processing, and application development.
  • Experience with extrusion, injection molding, compounding, film and sheet production, or related processing technologies.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot manufacturing, product performance, process, and quality issues.
  • Experience supporting customer technical trials, product commercialization, and new business development activities.
  • Ability to travel approximately 25-40%.
  • You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position.
  • You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Nice to have

  • Direct experience within the TPU industry.
  • Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline.
  • Knowledge of automotive, industrial, footwear, wire and cable, film and sheet, and specialty TPU applications.
  • Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or equivalent continuous improvement certification or experience.
  • Experience with global customer support models and international technical collaboration.
  • Experience leading product commercialization and market development initiatives.
  • Advanced knowledge of polymer processing technologies and application engineering principles.
  • Working Environment

Skills

  • Strong technical leadership capabilities.
  • Excellent analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strategic thinking and business acumen.
  • Ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Innovation-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Results-driven with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.
  • Technical Service Manager
  • This position will report to the Commercial Manager / Business Director, Elastomers.

Compensation

  • $25k-$40k

Benefits

  • Champion Huntsman's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) culture and ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and product stewardship requirements.
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