What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Marketing Engineer - Flexible Slabstock/Urethane Additives NAM position at Momentive?
Job Title
Field Marketing Engineer - Flexible Slabstock/Urethane Additives NAM
Summary
The Field Marketing Engineer – Slabstock is a critical support role for sales and innovation enablement, supporting Momentive Urethane Additives goals to capture, retain, and grow customers. The candidate will work closely with the Momentive Sales and Technology teams to provide technical support, product evaluation support, troubleshooting, and application development at customers using Momentive polyurethane additives in flexible slabstock foams across North America. The candidate will act as the technical interface of Marketing; coordinating between customers, sales, and R&D to drive product adoption and ensure customer satisfaction.
Must be able to travel up to 50% within the US and Canada.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Responsibilities Include
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The following are required for the role
Base Pay Range: $99,000 - $145,200
The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution
Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.
At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.
About Us
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
Field Marketing Engineer - Flexible Slabstock/Urethane Additives NAM
Summary
The Field Marketing Engineer – Slabstock is a critical support role for sales and innovation enablement, supporting Momentive Urethane Additives goals to capture, retain, and grow customers. The candidate will work closely with the Momentive Sales and Technology teams to provide technical support, product evaluation support, troubleshooting, and application development at customers using Momentive polyurethane additives in flexible slabstock foams across North America. The candidate will act as the technical interface of Marketing; coordinating between customers, sales, and R&D to drive product adoption and ensure customer satisfaction.
Must be able to travel up to 50% within the US and Canada.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Responsibilities Include
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- Deliver on‑site technical service, troubleshooting, and process optimization at customer manufacturing facilities.
- Plan and execute product evaluations, reformulation work, and commercial trials.
- Provide customer guidance on product selection, safe handling, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain detailed documentation of trial results, customer feedback, and corrective actions
- Stay informed of competitor technologies, market trends, and regulatory drivers affecting polyurethane formulations.
- Support sales growth by demonstrating value propositions and supporting qualification of new materials.
- Deliver technical training and presentations to customers and distributors.
- Attend industry events chain to promote MPM products and concepts to the US/Canada Slabstock foam market.
- Contribute to development of training materials, technical guides, and application notes for customers and distributors.
- Identify customer needs and contribute Voice Of Customer based feedback to the business Technical and Marketing groups for new product development.
- Participate in field validation and refinement of New Product Concepts in the NAM region
- Support Technical, Operations, and Process Technology teams with slabstock foam application knowledge and testing
- Work together with Americas and global FMEs to acquire technical knowledge of polyurethane foam additives, best practices, and latest manufacturing technologies.
The following are required for the role
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
- 3 years of technical experience in polyurethane chemistry or foam manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with lab formulation, foam processing, and trial execution.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in customer production environments.
- Valid passport / No restrictions on international travel
- Master's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
- Deep understanding of the slabstock foam manufacturing process and value chain.
- Experience with silicone surfactants, catalysts, or specialty additives for PU.
- Customer-facing technical service, application development, or technical sales experience.
- Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear commercial insights.
- 5 years of experience in technical service or application development
- Demonstrated project management skills with history of completing high quality work meeting deadlines
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to work well independently as well as experience working cross functionally in a matrixed organization
- Good communicator as will be expected to present to customers and at Momentive internal meetings
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Able to express complicated concepts in a concise manner to support our NPI introductions, present at customer meetings, and communicate at all customer levels
- Fluency in Spanish not required, but a plus
Base Pay Range: $99,000 - $145,200
The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution
Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.
At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.
- 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.
About Us
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
Salary : $99,000 - $145,200