Applications Development Engineer

Now hiring! Applications Development Engineer

Wyandotte, MI (Hybrid)

Relocation Assistance provided.

We are looking for an Applications Development Engineer to join our Performance Materials team in Wyandotte, MI.

Come create chemistry with us!

The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction.These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness and lightweight applications.

In this customer-facing role, you will be responsible for the technical development of BASF plastic and microcellular polyurethane (MCU) products on a regional level while coordinating and interfacing globally with all relevant regions as required.  Cellasto is a business unit within BASF that designs, develops, and produces parts for automotive OEMs and partner Tier 1s.    

Working with our customer’s specifications, an application development engineer will develop a concept using BASF virtual and physical tools and technology to prototype a solution.  Following the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process, an application development engineer will work with our manufacturing plant to transform that prototype concept into a production part that meets internal and external durability and quality requirements with minimized reject levels.  The application development engineer works together as an account team with the regional account manager to meet targets focused on customer strategy, continuous improvement, gross margin, and new business opportunities.

As a Applications Development Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Leveraging your education and experience in a scientific discipline, along with your extensive experience in customer product, application and performance requirements, you will develop products made from Cellasto Microcellular Polyurethane which is used primarily in the chassis and suspension areas of a vehicle.   These products will specifically include jounce bumpers, top mounts, coil spring isolators, and sub frame mounts associated with chassis and suspension.
• Utilizing your working knowledge of CAD/CAM, program management, and part design and release experience at the automotive level, you will have program management and design responsibility from initial concept to implementation, including design, APQP verification, DVP&R testing, and ensuring manufacturability.
• Your knowledge of the global automotive industry and Tier 1 chassis and suspension supplier issues, combined with any experience you may have in automotive part/component design will be a valued asset as you work on projects – the majority of which are automotive and many have global platform requirements.
• Successfully engaging inside and outside the organization, you will interface with customer contacts (design & release engineers and ride & handling engineers) and collaborate with internal customers such as global sales and marketing, tooling, quality assurance and manufacturing personnel.
• Demonstrating your well-rounded experience, you will perform additional responsibilities including product testing, tooling design and support of sales. Some coordination of international projects may also be required.

If you...

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Have a minimum of 3-5 years of design and release engineering experience preferably in automotive industry and with European OEMs if possible
• Have knowledge preferably in chassis and suspension area
• Are used to customer faced and sales engineering roles

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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