Business Development Engineer at G-3 Chickadee Purchaser LLC – Houston, Texas
About This Position
G‑3 Chickadee—formerly part of Goodyear Chemical—is undergoing a major transformation. As a newly independent, Private Equity–backed organization, we are modernizing our infrastructure, implementing new systems (SAP, MES, cybersecurity), and building a strong operational foundation for continued growth.
We are seeking a Business Development Engineer, reporting to the Director of Business Development, to assist in developing technology licensing opportunities with global petrochemical companies (in emerging markets). This position will have project management responsibility, work closely with chemical research & development and plant operating teams.
This role will develop a basic understanding of all G-3 Chickadee’s chemical technologies and work with individual plants in identifying new opportunities to improve plant utilization, lower cost structure, new product introductions. In addition, this role will work with the Business Development leader to examine market-based opportunities and calculate and determine potential finance rewards of each project.
What You’ll Do
- Explore and evaluate new technologies: Work across department lines (from R&D to Operations, Supply Chain and the Commercial team) to investigate/report new opportunities
- Work with suppliers/customers/potential competitors and visit vendor shops/other rubber plants to evaluate performance of new equipment/technologies
- Review observations with G-3 Chickadee associates for possible future implementation
- Work with the Business Development Sales Leader to evaluate market opportunities and financial impact of each opportunity
- Develop new contacts and make presentations to global chemical companies
- Prepare technical and commercial proposals for new opportunities
- Help develop project scope and schedules for potential licensing projects
- Develop a basic understanding of all G-3 Chickadee chemical technologies and the operations at the chemical plants/R&D
- Assist with Project Management of New Licensing Agreements: Coordinate activities for and participate in PDP preparation (includes working with plant personnel to write start-up procedures, working with licensee on detailed engineering design/procurement, recruiting/coordinating activities for start-up team and managing/documenting communication between G-3 Chickadee licensee/engineering companies)
- Learn/Understand Chemical Commercial Operations (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service and Supply
Chain Operations): Work with the individual Sales Managers to understand each business (Tire Materials and Consumer Products) - Identify opportunities for new products, new applications (of existing products), new markets and new technologies.
- Go on sales calls to better understand customer requirements
What You Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
- 5+ years of experience in Process Engineering, Process Design and/or working in a Chemical Research and Development environment
- 3+ years of experience working with engineering design companies or in-house engineering for project design/procurement/construction
Preferred
- Capital project management or implementation/start-up experience
- Financial project justification experience
- Sales or customer development experience
- Thorough knowledge of at least one of G-3 Chickadee’s polymer (solution or emulsion), Crude C5/isoprene extraction and other technologies related to the tire materials and consumer products industries desired
- Experience working with process flow diagrams (PFD)/piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)/process safety management (PSM) reviews (process hazard analysis [PHAs], pre-start safety reviews [PSSR], mechanical integrity [MI], etc.)
Our Ideal Candidate
- Knowledge of fixed/variable operational costs and raw material efficiencies
- Ability to write technical/commercial proposals
- Technical presentation and communication (written/verbal) skills
- Ability to interact with personnel at all levels with the company (from the plant floor to the executive room)
Why Join G-3 Chickadee
- Fast‑paced environment with significant opportunities for innovation and optimization
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
Ready to build something meaningful?
Apply today or reach out to learn more.
Let's build the future of G-3 Chickadee's technology together.
The salary range provided is a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and location. Final compensation will be determined through the interview process.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Houston, Texas, 77017, United States region.