Global Materials Engineer/Chemist

About UsFor over 85 years, Daramic, LLC has led the way in developing new and innovative technology for the lead acid battery market. With headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA— Daramic supplies high-performance polyethylene and phenolic resin battery separators to the lead acid battery industry. Daramic is part of Polypore International, a leading global high technology company specializing in microporous membranes. Polypore brings advanced development and manufacturing know-how as well as unique problem-solving capabilities to customers' lithium-ion and lead-acid battery development teams. Polypore is an Asahi Kasei Group company, which is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors.Reporting RelationshipsReport to: Manager, Global Lab OperationsAbout the RoleThe Global Materials Leader/Chemist will:Work in close relation with Daramic plants and Technical Centers for testing and qualification ofraw materials, formulas, product/process and specific projectsProvide technical support to the worldwide purchasing managers in raw materials sourcing and qualification of new suppliers.Participate in the development of raw materials suppliers and establish partnership to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage in purchasing raw materials for the company.Daramic's Values & QualityENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND Safety: ISO 14001 Environmental Management System / employee responsibilities We take ownership in creating a safe and healthy. Working environment for our employees and our community. Excellence:We strive to exceed expectations. We are creative and innovative by adding value through unity and synergy. Partnership:We actively create an environment that is transparent and sincere. We work collaboratively to build consensus and resolve conflicts in the achievement of common goals. We truly appreciate the uniqueness of each and every individual.­Quality:ISO 9001 Management system / employee responsibility:Adequately provide resources for all assigned processes and procedures to fulfill requirements. Awareness of expectations is demonstrated in all relevant levels of the organization.Reporting on the operation (audits & inspections) nonconformity and performance of the QMS (business meetings, KPI reviews, etc.) Required Skills/AbilitiesCommunications: Able to interact directly with Daramic teams (R&D, Purchasing, Operations, Quality etc.) and outside testing facilities or vendors to meet project requirements.Languages: EnglishSkills: General familiarity with Battery separatorsMaterials Science/ChemistryGeneral familiarity with polymer extrusion, extraction, and finishing Leadership Cross Functional CollaborationComputer skills for data analysis Knowledge the raw materials usages and impact of process and product.Have experience in problem solving and continuous improvement.ExpectationsGlobal MaterialsManage the WW PTS/RM/formula system and raw materials specifications, and collaborate with all the site managers, engineers, purchasing teams in getting the system running with efficiency. Communicate raw materials tracking and technical information to key stakeholders. Provide technical support to Daramic plants when conducting plant trials and raw materials testing.Coordinate the quality evaluations of the trial materials with the QCI Managers, DTC, ETC, ITC and NTC labs.Coordinate the qualification/research work and approvals of new raw materials.Support the WW Purchasing Managers for alternative supply source development and for technical screening and specification definition of raw materials.Travel to sites if required during key raw materials qualifications. Participate to the technical and commercial meetings with the suppliers when needed. Participate in development of suppliers in raw material quality improvement and cost reduction programs.Minimize the risk and dependency exposure by developing alternative suppliers and wherever possible establishing multi-sourcing.Ensure department activities and practices comply with all applicable safely, regulatory and quality system requirements.Apply the requirements of ISO 9001 : 2008 and ISO 14001 : 2004.Leadership (Training, development, assessment and coaching of technicians) Working ConditionsGeneral office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 30% of the time. Lighting and temperature are adequate. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard equipment available. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount to force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body. PRB