Polymer Product Development Expert

About Us

At Exxon Mobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net‑zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people.

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With a population of more than 77,000, Baytown, Texas is located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, just east of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. Exxon Mobil’s Baytown Complex is located on approximately 3,400 acres along the Houston Ship Channel, about 25 miles east of Houston, employing a workforce of more than 8,500. The Baytown area sites are highly integrated, making the plants and products more efficient as we develop technologies to make cleaner fuels and work together to operate more safely and reliably.

You will contribute to the growth of our polyolefin elastomer and polypropylene businesses as an experienced polymer product development professional. In this role, you will lead the development of new polyolefin products for global deployment, supporting ongoing market development activities. This role will require independent problem‑solving skills, close collaboration with marketing, manufacturing, sales, and regular interaction with other market‑facing teams within Product Technology.

The primary responsibility is to serve as an integrated project team lead progressing new product developments through our staged‑gate process. This position is based in‑person at the Baytown Technology and Engineering Complex in Baytown, TX, and includes approximately 10–20% travel, which may occasionally occur on short notice.

• Lead integrated product development project teams to develop new polyolefin elastomer and polypropylene products using a staged‑gate process
• Work closely with other key functions such as manufacturing, sales, and marketing
• Communicate and share new grades opportunities with the Polypropylene, Vistamaxx
  
  TM, and Exact
  
  TM Business
• Support intellectual property (IP) strategy and contribute to IP‑related activities
• Represent Exxon Mobil in interactions with key external partners, academic collaborators, and industry forums
• Provide technical leadership and ensure quality assurance for research and application deliverables
• Leverage depth and/or breadth of experience to identify cross‑functional business opportunities
• Participate in internal networks to share expertise and strengthen organizational competency
• Mentor and support development of early‑career colleagues

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• Strong expertise in polymer structure–property relationships, polymer synthesis, polymer additive chemistry, and polymer physical property testing/method development
• Solid understanding of polymer characterization techniques
• Experience with common polyolefin conversion techniques such as injection molding, fiber spinning, blown/cast film, extrusion, and compounding (preferred)
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, analytical problem solving, and hands‑on laboratory experimentation
• Highly organized, computer proficient, and effective in both written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal skills; self‑motivated and collaborative team player
• Familiarity with polyolefin elastomer and polypropylene manufacturing processes is a plus

• Excellent communication skills, problem‑solving skills, and adaptability
• Strong project management and organization skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple interfaces and cross‑functional teams
• 5–15 years of relevant industry experience, ideally in a technical field such as polyolefins product technology
• Self‑driven mindset, with the ability to…