Technical Project Engineer

Now hiring!  Technical Project Engineer

Southfield, MI

We are looking for a Technical Project Engineer to join our team in Southfield, MI.

New finish, Proven expertise. Bolder ambition.

If you're someone who inspires others, owns their impact, and wants to elevate what they do, you'll fit right in.

Until July 1, our business was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job listings and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and therefore fully presented in BASF branding. Please do not be confused by this: All roles are positions at Surventis, and your application will be submitted to us.

At Surventis, we go beyond the surface - in everything we do. We put customers at the center, think one step ahead, and develop solutions that create real value and lasting partnerships.  We inspire each other to think further, take ownership of our work, and constantly push to elevate what's possible. If you bring your full self, challenge the obvious answer, and want to grow with a team that means it - this is your place.

Reporting to the North America (NA) Global Technical Project Manager for Key Accounts, this regional supporting role provides an opportunity to make a significant difference to the success of an organization. In this role, you will be responsible to support Account Management in the management of the organization and Surventis OEM customers throughout North America. You will be required to support the management of the day-to-day sales management with emphasis on technical projects to deliver and maintain profitable organic growth for Surventis in North America. The role requires a moderate to advanced degree of technical, commercial, and business acumen necessitating working across multiple hierarchies both inside Surventis and with our OEM customers. We look for you to be a self-starter with strong organizational and analytical skills with moderate long-term strategic thinking.

As a Technical Project Engineer, you will...

• Be the Key Contact for Customer Material Engineering, Color & Design and Product Development teams in North America


• Lead color development activities from design phase through implementation both internally and externally.


• Lead technology approvals with customer to ensure cost targets and timelines are met.


• Be accountable to identify key business risks, propose mitigation measures and opportunities to manage Surventis risk related to current and future opportunities.


• Manage and prioritize lab projects (R&D and customization) with technical organization.


• Work closely with operations to prioritize and execute efficiency projects.  


• Direct internal teams to meet customer deadlines / inform the global organization of customer requirement/strategy and align support for projects.


• Support paint shop launches and troubleshooting projects internally and externally.


• Support regional and global Key Account Management teams.


• Your ability to travel about 20% in this role with some global travel.


• This role will support customers across NA with some global engagements.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a technical field


• Develop and maintain positive customer relationships


• Communicate effectively across all internal functions


• Have experience managing projects and meeting timelines


• Recognize opportunities for efficiency improvement and drive actions to completion

Job details

Organization: MOB

Number of Openings: 1

Locations: Southfield, MI

Job Grade: OB4 

Incentive Plan: PIC

Domestic Relocation Eligible: [[Yes or No]]

Company Vehicle: [[Yes or No]]

Hiring Manager: Daren Wamsley

Recruiter: Gregory Parks 

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.