Technical Product Manager

Umicore•Pasadena, TX

19h

About The Position

This position owns catalyst products from scale-up-ready formulation through its end-of-life. The role ensures products are successfully industrialized, robustly manufactured, and technically supported throughout their lifecycle.

Requirements

Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field
3+ years of experience in catalysts, chemicals, materials, or process industries
Experience in product management, R&D, or industrialization roles
Experience scaling products from development to pilot and manufacturing
Experience leading product improvement projects
Skilled in raw material qualification and resolving manufacturing issues
Focus on improving quality, throughput, and reducing scrap
Expertise in heterogeneous catalysis
Strong technical judgment and problem-solving ability
Solid knowledge of reaction kinetics and simulation tools
Strong product and project management skills
Effective written and verbal communication
Organized in documentation and technical record keeping
Strong ownership and follow-through
Clear and effective communicator
Self-driven and persistent
Analytical with attention to detail
Able to influence cross-functional teams
Strong prioritization skills
Willing to work hands-on in lab and plant environments
Structured thinker who simplifies complex problems

Nice To Haves

Experience with heterogeneous catalysts preferred; emission control is a plus

Responsibilities

Own the technical basis of the stationary emission control catalysts.
Own raw material, in-process, and final product specifications of stationary emission control catalysts
Manage product-related deviations, waivers, and changes to ensure technical risk is understood and controlled
Own the technical guideline for catalyst performance calculation based on catalyst characterization and feedbacks from on-site performance
Serve as the catalyst simulation expert, working with other groups to develop and maintain the in-house catalyst simulation tool
Maintain core technical documents required for manufacturing, sales, and customer use
Own the product after R&D development is complete, and manage its industrialization.
Lead product industrialization from formulation handoff through pilot production and into plant manufacturing
Drive projects to improve product quality, production throughput, and reduce scrap
Qualify raw materials and suppliers for performance, cost reduction, and supply security
Hands-on engagement in the lab, pilot plant, and production line to support production trials, troubleshooting, and industrialization
Transfer product and process knowledge into manufacturing through clear technical guidance
Provide clear technical support to commercial teams and customers.
Support sales teams on product application design, performance guarantees, and technical clarifications
Manage and coordinate customer sample testing, including reviewing and approving customer sample test reports
Support and coordinate customer driven catalyst solution development and qualification
Translate technical product information into clear and practical guidance for sales teams and customers
Support resolution of product performance issues in coordination with manufacturing, quality, and sales teams