Product Engineer (onsite)

Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximizing value to our shareholders, customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure, data communications, chemicals and more. In 2018, Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim, the world’s leader in drip irrigation, and is helping the world ‘grow more with less’ as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanization, water and food scarcity, and a growing and aging population. We’re already a global leader in Polymers, Fluor, Building & Infrastructure, Datacom, and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation, as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led, future fit company.

Support the development of wire & cable compounds, while ensuring regulatory compliance for all the applicable requirements across all product lines; and responds to Inquiries from customers and regulatory authorities. Contributing to quality system Improvements and digitalization Initiatives. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet technical, regulatory and quality standards.  Position is responsible for adhering to all Company safety, health, and loss control policies and procedures. Participates in safety, health, and loss control training so that at a minimum general knowledge of applicable, OSHA, and state requirements are maintained. 

The role involves managing multiple responsibilities across product development, quality and regulatory compliance. It requires technical expertise in wire and cable products, understanding of regulatory frameworks across various product lines, and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams. The engineer must prioritize operational tasks while ensuring adherence to compliance standards, contributing to continuous improvement and digitalization efforts within the Technical Management Area.

•    Lead and support the development of wire & cable products, ensuring they meet technical specifications and performance requirements.
•    Advice about the regulatory compliance for all products manufactured, keeping up to date with relevant standards and legislation.
•    Collaborate with quality teams to support system improvement, digitalization (quality reports), and process optimization initiatives.
•    Provide technical support to production, engineering, and other cross functional teams during product development.
•    Document processes, test results, and regulatory compliance evidence as required.
•    Any other tasks requested by the Sr. Technical Manager.

•    BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other related science discipline.

•    Minimum of 5 years product development and regulatory compliance. 

•    General Knowledge of PVC compounding & Formulation.
•    General knowledge of plastic compounding processes.
•    Specialized knowledge of major regulatory bodies and regulations 
•    Knowledge and understanding of global product regulatory requirements and international standards (GHS, TSCA, FDA, REACH, ISO, OSHA, RoHS.
•    Knowledge and proficiency In using computers and software Including SAP and MS Office. Broad knowledge of environmental regulations.

Our Global brands: Dura-Line, Koura Global, Vestolit, Netafim, Alphagary, Wavin.

They offer a broad range of value added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers’ success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship, Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers, employees and investors worldwide, every day.