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Automotive Technical Manager

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2022 revenues of approximately $8 billion from our continuing operations. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 60 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 7,000 associates within our continuing operations. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.

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Huntsman is seeking an Automotive Technical Manager supporting the Polyurethanes Division located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This position will report to the Global Technology & Innovation Director Automotive.

Job Scope

  • Manage a portfolio of global Technology and Innovation projects for the Automotive Platform.
  • Lead a team of scientists and technicians.
  • Collaborate globally with team members and support functions to ensure projects are progressing according to milestones and customer deliverables.


As the Automotive Technical Manager your tasks and responsibilities will be: 

  • To ensure that all work undertaken is carried out in full compliance with Huntsman’s EH&S procedures and policies and strive for continuous improvement in safety performance.
  • To manage his/her team by setting annual personal objectives, reviewing performance including addressing individual needs for coaching and development.
  • To define and manage the development of automotive platform into new materials and products, decide on their most appropriate applications and define the value proposition for the relevant applications.
  • To drive the market implementation through management of market assessments, development, product launch and commercialization for new products in cooperation with the marketing team and ensure governance project management process is followed.
  • Network on a global basis with colleagues on the other regional technology & innovation teams and the global research team to exchange technology that has global scope. About 25% travel is required with occasional international destinations.
  • To ensure that the right technical and application skills are available or being developed to allow successful development and implementation of the new materials and products.
  • Ensure all team members perform in accordance with Huntsman’s environment health and safety policies, as well as Huntsman’s corporate compliance and ethics policies.
  • To prepare technical overviews, summaries, and information materials for integrating/hand-over the developed materials or products into the appropriate commercialization teams and lead the introduction of automotive technology into the other regions.
  • To establish and build network with external partners as appropriate, e.g. with other Huntsman divisions, Universities, machine suppliers.


Required Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

  • Master's degree in science or engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience with a demonstrated track record of success in product development and new product introduction in a formulated polymer product business.
  • 5+ years of experience managing a team of scientists.
  • The incumbent, due to his/her experience, must be able to switch back and forth between tactical and strategic issues.
  • Professional communication, writing and presentation skills, are required.
  • The ability to work with a diverse team across different cultures and geographies.
  • The ability to work directly with customers, suppliers, or partners in the execution of projects.
  • The ability to professionally interact with senior business personal on a frequent basis and executive management.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preference for a PhD.
  • Experience with a broad range of polymer material technologies is desired. Experience with polyurethane materials is preferred.
  • A demonstrated comprehension of business assessment principles, business case development and technical strategy processes are highly preferred.

Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

Please refer to https://www.huntsman.com/privacy/online-privacy-notice for Company’s Data Privacy and Protection information. 

All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service.

Huntsman is aware of a scam involving fraudulent job offers. Huntsman does not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in a face-to-face interview. Please be advised that emails from Huntsman always end in “@huntsman.com” and that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman, please visit our Careers website at http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers

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