Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company focusing on silicones and specialty products. They are seeking a dynamic Technical & NPI Leader to drive new material innovations in the Tire & Rubber business, collaborating cross-functionally to launch next-generation products that influence customer success and market growth.
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
Skills
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Incentive or sales variable compensation payments
- 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.
Company Overview
Momentive delivers science-based solutions by linking custom technology platforms to opportunities for customers. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Schenectady, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.momentive.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Momentive has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 15 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 10 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.