Product Application Engineer - Metal Rolling Fluids (M/W/D)

At Quaker Houghton, we make the essentials of everyday life possible and enable new approaches for a positive future. Based in every corner of the world, our people are passionate about what we do. To achieve our 2030 vision, gaining an edge by investing in our product application team is more important than ever.

As the Product Application Manager for Non-Ferrous Metals, you are joining a European team of senior technical experts in the Metal production process. You lead the interaction with key customers, translating their needs into innovative product solutions in coordination with the R&D, sales and marketing team.

Tasks

What will you do?

• Responsible in the European region for technical product application support to the frontline sales force in the Non Ferrous Metals sector.
• Visiting frequently the customer production sites you will able to identify and understand customer needs, translating the objective to the appropriate function in the company, such as R&D.
• Co-ordinate with other functions to determine and establish technical feasibility and product cost as input for the final offer.
• Hold presentations to customers on technical/product related subjects in co-operation with sales/key account manager.
• Propose product modifications in order to fulfill customer specific needs or requirements.
• Maintain highest EHS standards.
• Travel 50%, mainly within Germany and surrounding countries.

Requirements

What do we look for?

• Education: Ideally an educational background in Chemistry, Engineering or any related subject.
• Experience: 5+ years experience as a senior engineer in the process, manufacturing or maintenance department within the non-ferrous metal sector or a similar role in the industrial lubricants sector.
• Languages: Fluent English is a must. German or other European languages are highly valued.
• Location: Ideally in Germany or surrounding countries for an ideal work-life balance.

Soft skills:

• Analytical & problem solver
• Strong presentation and business development skills.
• Customer focus
• Receptive to change
• Effective team player and collaborator

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

• Remote or hybrid work arrangement, your choice.
• Company car, health insurance, pension plan and other social benefits
• Excellent onboarding and ongoing training programs as part of our QH University
• 2 days annual volunteering leave
• Attractive Wellbeing, Women Inclusion & DEI programs
• Opportunity to join a market leading team where autonomy and initiative are expected

Who are we?

We are the global leader in industrial process fluids present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together and Act with Integrity.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

Join the team and let’s do great things together!

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Zuletzt aktualisiert am 19.04.2024