Technical Expert Market Decorative Coatings Americas
Core
Technical expert providing market representation, customer support, and new product development for Decorative Coatings in North America.
Role type
Senior Technical Expert / Applied Technology Lead
Builds
New decorative coating products and processes for global key accounts
Domain
Chemical industry, specifically Decorative Coatings (Architectural, Wood, Flooring)
Required skills
Chemistry/Chemical Engineering expertise, new product development management, customer technical support, project leadership, safety compliance, market trend analysis, patent filing, lab supervision
Preferred skills
Experience with surfactants, dispersants, and additives, internal expert committee participation, safety training delivery
Technologies
Coating additives, resins, Safe Work Practices (SWPs), Design Hazard Reviews (DHRs)
Responsibilities
Serve as primary technical contact for Decorative Coatings customers in North America; Identify opportunities for new product development and supervise scientists/technicians; Monitor market trends and translate customer needs into innovation projects; Update technical data sheets and lead quality assessments; Participate in safety committees and develop safety materials.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities