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INVISTA is currently seeking a Global Polymer Engineer for our polymer process technology capability, ensuring our operating sites continuously advance and leverage best in class technology.

Our Team

Our team is composed of skilled professionals who specialize in various aspects of polymer process engineering across the world. They work closely together within the team and operating sites to drive continuous improvement and ensure that INVISTA's products and processes meet the highest standards with high efficiency.

This position is primarily located at one of our North American offices. Due to collaboration with international teams, schedule flexibility is required, and the team operates within a hybrid office/remote framework. The role expects approximately 25% travel, mainly throughout North America, with annual international travel also anticipated.

What You Will Do

• Develop capability as a subject matter expert for PA66 process technology to mentor the global site network.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying process bottlenecks and optimization opportunities and implementing solutions.
• Establish a global process technology community of practice, leveraging learnings and improvements across our operating sites.
• Provide technical support for capital projects at the manufacturing sites.
• Ensure sites have the proper training and knowledge systems around our technology.
• Analyze process and quality data to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for improvement.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in polymer process engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineers.
• Confident in producing engineering calculations, using process simulation software, and analyzing process data.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in PA66 polymerization processes - batch and/or continuous.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards applicable to the industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging, and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

INVISTA is currently seeking a Global Polymer Engineer for our polymer process technology capability, ensuring our operating sites continuously advance and leverage best in class technology.

Our Team

Our team is composed of skilled professionals who specialize in various aspects of polymer process engineering across the world. They work closely together within the team and operating sites to drive continuous improvement and ensure that INVISTA's products and processes meet the highest standards with high efficiency.

This position is primarily located at one of our North American offices. Due to collaboration with international teams, schedule flexibility is required, and the team operates within a hybrid office/remote framework. The role expects approximately 25% travel, mainly throughout North America, with annual international travel also anticipated.

What You Will Do

• Develop capability as a subject matter expert for PA66 process technology to mentor the global site network.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying process bottlenecks and optimization opportunities and implementing solutions.
• Establish a global process technology community of practice, leveraging learnings and improvements across our operating sites.
• Provide technical support for capital projects at the manufacturing sites.
• Ensure sites have the proper training and knowledge systems around our technology.
• Analyze process and quality data to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for improvement.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in polymer process engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineers.
• Confident in producing engineering calculations, using process simulation software, and analyzing process data.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in PA66 polymerization processes - batch and/or continuous.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards applicable to the industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging, and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

INVISTA is currently seeking a Global Polymer Engineer for our polymer process technology capability, ensuring our operating sites continuously advance and leverage best in class technology.

Our Team

Our team is composed of skilled professionals who specialize in various aspects of polymer process engineering across the world. They work closely together within the team and operating sites to drive continuous improvement and ensure that INVISTA's products and processes meet the highest standards with high efficiency.

This position is primarily located at one of our North American offices. Due to collaboration with international teams, schedule flexibility is required, and the team operates within a hybrid office/remote framework. The role expects approximately 25% travel, mainly throughout North America, with annual international travel also anticipated.

What You Will Do

• Develop capability as a subject matter expert for PA66 process technology to mentor the global site network.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying process bottlenecks and optimization opportunities and implementing solutions.
• Establish a global process technology community of practice, leveraging learnings and improvements across our operating sites.
• Provide technical support for capital projects at the manufacturing sites.
• Ensure sites have the proper training and knowledge systems around our technology.
• Analyze process and quality data to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for improvement.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in polymer process engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineers.
• Confident in producing engineering calculations, using process simulation software, and analyzing process data.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in PA66 polymerization processes - batch and/or continuous.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards applicable to the industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging, and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

Join to apply for the Managing Director, Polymer Engineer role at Secretariat .

Job Description

Secretariat is a world-class independent expert advisory services firm that provides expert witness, litigation support, investigative, and advisory services to top companies and law firms on significant litigation matters and disputes.

As part of our expanding Global Engineering Sciences team, you will work on complex engineering challenges, analyzing failures across industries such as LNG production, chemical processing, and power generation. We leverage diverse technical expertise to provide clients with solutions that enhance performance and safety.

For this Managing Director role, we seek a Polymers Engineer or Scientist Leader with proven experience in team building, project execution, and client management. Hands-on experience with industrial facilities, including LNG plants, chemical processing, and power plants, is preferred. Knowledge of industrial dust and explosive material mitigation is a plus.

Secretariat has over 500 professionals across 20+ cities worldwide. We are ranked #1 in GAR 100 Expert Witness Firms Power Index, with over 90% of our experts recognized as leaders in their fields.

This role involves attracting new business, growing the polymers practice, recruiting and mentoring staff, and overseeing projects and budgets.

Requirements

• Proven business development success and existing client relationships
• Requisite degrees and approximately 10 years of experience:
• PhD or MS in Polymer Science/Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science & Engineering
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience testifying in legal or arbitration settings
• Strong report writing, analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills
• Leadership desire and ability to contribute to a growing practice

Secretariat is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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Job Description:

Secretariat is a world-class independent expert advisory services firm that provides world-class expert witness, litigation support, investigative and advisory services to top companies and leading law firms on significant litigation matters and bet-the-company disputes and investigations.

As part of our expanding Global Engineering Sciences team, you will work at the forefront of today's most complex engineering challenges. You will be engaged in analyzing failures of a myriad of products from a variety of industries from LNG production/storage, chemical processing, power generation, and new construction projects to name a few. Secretariat leverages our diverse technical expertise, and industry knowledge of a variety of structures and products to provide clients with world-class value to identify solutions that drive performance and safety.

For this Managing Director role, we are looking for a Polymers Engineer or Scientist Leader that has strong proven experience in team building, team-based project execution, and top-notch client management. Ideally the candidate will have deep hands-on experience with industrial facilities, including commissioning of facilities like LNG plants, chemical processing plants, power generation plants, and similar. Further, a candidate with a background in the industrial requirements for the mitigation of dust and/or explosive materials is desirable.

Secretariat is a diversified international expert services firm with more than 500 professionals in 20+ cities around the global. Furthermore, Secretariat was recently ranked as the #1 firm in Global Arbitration Review's prestigious GAR 100 Expert Witness Firms' Power Index, and more than 90% of Secretariat's leading experts are recognized as leading experts in their field by the independent Who's Who Legal.

This Managing Director role is an all-encompassing role that incorporates attracting and winning new business opportunities for Secretariat in both expert witness and or strategic consulting. Contributing to the growth of Secretariat's Polymers Science & Engineering practice by recruiting talented staff. Mentoring and driving growth of Polymers Engineering team and providing project management and project budget oversight.

REQUIREMENTS

• Established track record for business development and existing client-base
• Requisite professional degrees and ~10 years of work experience:
  • PhD or MS degree in Polymer Science or Engineering - or with research in Polymers, degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science & Engineering.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
• Have previously testified in deposition, trial, arbitration or hearings
• Excellent expert report writing skills to complement analytics
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills
• The desire to lead, auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice within a rapidly growing firm

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Secretariat is a world-class independent expert advisory services firm that provides world-class expert witness, litigation support, investigative and advisory services to top companies and leading law firms on significant litigation matters and bet-the-company disputes and investigations.

As part of our expanding Global Engineering Sciences team, you will work at the forefront of today's most complex engineering challenges. You will be engaged in analyzing failures of a myriad of products from a variety of industries from LNG production/storage, chemical processing, power generation, and new construction projects to name a few. Secretariat leverages our diverse technical expertise and industry knowledge of a variety of structures and products to provide clients with world-class value to identify solutions that drive performance and safety.

For this Managing Director role, we are looking for a Polymers Engineer or Scientist Leader that has strong proven experience in team building, team-based project execution, and top-notch client management. Ideally, the candidate will have deep hands-on experience with industrial facilities, including commissioning of facilities like LNG plants, chemical processing plants, power generation plants, and similar. Further, a candidate with a background in the industrial requirements for the mitigation of dust and/or explosive materials is desirable.

This Managing Director role is an all-encompassing role that incorporates attracting and winning new business opportunities for Secretariat in both expert witness and strategic consulting. Contributing to the growth of Secretariat's Polymers Science & Engineering practice by recruiting talented staff, mentoring and driving growth of the Polymers Engineering team, and providing project management and project budget oversight.

REQUIREMENTS

• Established track record for business development and existing client-base
• Requisite professional degrees and ~10 years of work experience:

PhD or MS degree in Polymer Science or Engineering - or with research in Polymers, degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science & Engineering.

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Have previously testified in deposition, trial, arbitration or hearings
• Excellent expert report writing skills to complement analytics
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills
• The desire to lead auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice within a rapidly growing firm

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Tesla's Materials Engineering team is seeking a Polymer Materials Engineer with a strong focus on thermoplastics and melt flow simulation (e.g., Moldflow) to help accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of materials science and cutting-edge product development. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert on thermoplastic materials across Tesla's operations, supporting material selection, development, validation, and process optimization. You'll use a process-structure-properties approach to solve complex problems and lead projects from concept to implementation.Responsibilities Act as the subject matter expert for thermoplastics and melt flow simulationsLead and support material selection and validation with cross-functional design and manufacturing teamsPerform and interpret melt flow simulations to optimize tool design and manufacturing processesDevelop and maintain material standards for new and existing materialsInvestigate and resolve complex material-related issues through root-cause analysisLead 1-2 development projects focused on advancing materials innovation Requirements A collaborative, open-minded attitude and a strong team playerDegree in Polymer Engineering or equivalent experience5+ years of hands-on R&D experience with thermoplastics5+ years of experience using melt flow simulation software (e.g., Moldflow, Sigmasoft, Moldex3D)Deep understanding of polymer science, polymers processing, and plastics product designProficiency with analytical tools such as FTIR, DSC, rheometry, and DMAStrong organizational, communication, and project management skillsProven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentExperience in technical writing and developing material standards is a plusWillingness to travel up to 25% Compensation and Benefits BenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $ paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation 84,000 - 210,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.