Field Marketing Engineer-Tire & Rubber
About The Position
We’re seeking a dynamic Technical & NPI Leader to help shape the future of our Tire & Rubber business. In this high-impact role, you’ll work cross-functionally with commercial, marketing, and R&D teams to turn new material innovations into real-world customer solutions. From concept through commercialization, you’ll play a key role in launching next-generation products that directly influence customer success and market growth. This is a high-visibility, globally connected role offering the opportunity to lead cutting-edge materials innovation, collaborate with industry experts, and make a measurable impact in the tire industry.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
- 7+ years of experience in tire/rubber application engineering, R&D, technical service, or product development
- Hands-on experience with tire/rubber materials, testing, and vulcanized systems
- Strong knowledge of silane structure–property–performance relationships
- Expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and materials testing
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- Experience with chemical synthesis and analytical techniques
- Customer-facing experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) initiative
Responsibilities
- Lead new product innovation (NPI) projects from strategy through customer adoption and commercial launch
- Support regional sales teams with customer-facing technical engagement, including new product introductions and development programs
- Identify and develop new markets and applications beyond traditional sulfur silane use cases
- Design and execute tire and rubber lab studies, including performance evaluation, data analysis, and customer troubleshooting
- Translate customer needs into technical requirements and clear value propositions
- Ensure products meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards
- Collaborate globally across technology, process, operations, marketing, and product management teams
- Contribute technical expertise to product positioning, launches, and industry conferences
- Willingness to travel up to 50%, mainly within the U.S. with some global travel
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
