Field Marketing Engineer - Flexible Slabstock/Urethane Additives NAM

Momentive

32d•$99,000 - $145,200

About The Position

The Field Marketing Engineer – Slabstock is a critical support role for sales and innovation enablement, supporting Momentive Urethane Additives goals to capture, retain, and grow customers. The candidate will work closely with the Momentive Sales and Technology teams to provide technical support, product evaluation support, troubleshooting, and application development at customers using Momentive polyurethane additives in flexible slabstock foams across North America. The candidate will act as the technical interface of Marketing; coordinating between customers, sales, and R&D to drive product adoption and ensure customer satisfaction. Must be able to travel up to 50% within the US and Canada. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Requirements

The following are required for the role Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
3+ years of technical experience in polyurethane chemistry or foam manufacturing.
Hands-on experience with lab formulation, foam processing, and trial execution.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in customer production environments.
Valid passport / No restrictions on international travel

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
Deep understanding of the slabstock foam manufacturing process and value chain.
Experience with silicone surfactants, catalysts, or specialty additives for PU.
Customer-facing technical service, application development, or technical sales experience.
Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear commercial insights.
5 years of experience in technical service or application development
Demonstrated project management skills with history of completing high quality work meeting deadlines
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to work well independently as well as experience working cross functionally in a matrixed organization
Good communicator as will be expected to present to customers and at Momentive internal meetings
Strong interpersonal skills
Able to express complicated concepts in a concise manner to support our NPI introductions, present at customer meetings, and communicate at all customer levels
Fluency in Spanish not required, but a plus

Responsibilities

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Deliver on‑site technical service, troubleshooting, and process optimization at customer manufacturing facilities.
Plan and execute product evaluations, reformulation work, and commercial trials.
Provide customer guidance on product selection, safe handling, and regulatory compliance.
Maintain detailed documentation of trial results, customer feedback, and corrective actions
Stay informed of competitor technologies, market trends, and regulatory drivers affecting polyurethane formulations.
MARKETING EXCELLENCE Support sales growth by demonstrating value propositions and supporting qualification of new materials.
Deliver technical training and presentations to customers and distributors.
Attend industry events chain to promote MPM products and concepts to the US/Canada Slabstock foam market.
Contribute to development of training materials, technical guides, and application notes for customers and distributors.
INNOVATION Identify customer needs and contribute Voice Of Customer based feedback to the business Technical and Marketing groups for new product development.
Participate in field validation and refinement of New Product Concepts in the NAM region
CROSS-FUNCITONAL COLLABORATION Support Technical, Operations, and Process Technology teams with slabstock foam application knowledge and testing
Work together with Americas and global FMEs to acquire technical knowledge of polyurethane foam additives, best practices, and latest manufacturing technologies.

Benefits

Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.
Additional time off with years of service.
401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
Student debt pay-off program.
Professional development programs and courses.
Wellness programs and financial education.