Senior Chemical Engineer, Innovation
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Job Location:
Taichung City - Taiwan
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WHO YOULL WORK WITH
You will join the Footwear Innovation team collaborating closely with a cross-functional global team of engineers product developers and manufacturing partners. This role thrives in a highly matrixed environment working with internal product and innovation teams as well as offshore manufacturing partners. Youll also engage with internal and external partners to ensure seamless technology development and transition. Expect a culture of collaboration data-driven decision-making and proactive communication where sharing ideas and leveraging internal and external resources is key.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We seek a technical expert with a growing reputation as a go-to resource in chemical engineering for footwear. The ideal candidate will have:
Education & Experience
Solid foundation in chemical engineering concepts theories and practices.
Experience with rubber formulation and processing foam formulation and processing thermoplastics processing adhesive/paint chemistry bonding processes upper materials and statistics.
Working knowledge of footwear product construction and inline chemical engineering requirements.
Skills & Competencies
Demonstrated project management skills and ability to lead moderately complex initiatives.
Effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to simplify complex scientific data for diverse audiences.
Strong collaboration and networking abilities across internal teams and external partners.
Professionalism and ability to articulate policies share ideas and escalate issues appropriately.
Preferred Attributes
Familiarity with sustainability practices and restricted substances compliance.
Ability to apply scientific methodologies and tools (e.g. FTIR DSC DAM etc) for data-driven decisions.
Ability to travel internationally
WHAT YOULL WORK ON
As a Senior Chemical Engineer you will drive medium- and long-term chemical and material R&D activities for innovation programs ensuring technology advancements are grounded in scientific rigor. Your responsibilities will include:
Innovation Concepting Validation & Transition
Develop project plans for new chemical technologies and optimize processes in partnership with Beaverton teammates.
Consult on material selection product construction techniques and manufacturability of innovative footwear materials and processes.
Validate chemical engineering designs to proven standards before transition.
Collaborate with inline teams and offshore manufacturing to ensure performance integrity.
Address durability performance manufacturability sustainability and IP considerations.
Chemical Engineering Project Management
Drive development and transition of new chemical products platforms and capabilities.
Coordinate research activities with internal teams vendors and factory partners.
Supervise trials ensure data accuracy and validate outcomes using scientific methods.
Support chemical vendor onboarding and approval processes
Decision Making & Communication
Drive data-driven decisions through structured methodologies.
Communicate progress and critical updates to stakeholders proactively.
Simplify and present complex technical concepts through clear storytelling.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Continuous Improvement
- Financial Concepts
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Sensors
- Project Management
- Process Engineering
- Organic Chemistry
- Manufacturing
- Analytics
