EV Battery Casing BDM & Asia Automotive ADE Leader

Trinseo • Full-time • Shanghai • 3d ago

Overview

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.

Responsibilities

Own Application Development for Strategic OEM Accounts-30%
Lead the development of new applications at assigned Asia OEMs, focusing on growth areas such as EV battery casings, lighting, and sustainable interior components. Drive technical validation and specification of PMMA and PC/ABS solutions from concept through SOP.
Manage and Convert the Technical Opportunity Pipeline-20%
Build, maintain, and convert a robust pipeline of application opportunities. Track technical progress, drive internal alignment, and ensure accurate reporting via SFDC. Take ownership of opportunity progression and support commercial conversion in coordination with Sales.
Act as Technical Business Partner to Drive OEM Growth-20%
Support the regional business development strategy by identifying unmet OEM needs, positioning new products, and influencing material selection early in the development cycle. Actively contributes to account strategies with insights from platform-level engagements.
Interface with R&D and Product Management to Guide Innovation-20%
Translate customer requirements into clear technical feedback and collaborate with internal teams on material development, performance enhancements, and go-to-market support for next-gen applications.
Promote Sustainable Solutions and Circular Materials-10%
Lead technical conversations on low-carbon, recycled-content, and circular materials. Position our sustainable offerings as enablers of OEM ESG goals and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.

· At least 15 years’ experience in the automotive industry and/or plastics industry in a comparable role.

· Working experience in Auto OEM or 1-Tier and EV battery industry and thermoplastic composite is a plus

· Excellent strategic understanding and solid track record on business development.

· Excellent project management skills

· Excellent networking skills

· Good understanding of the financials, especially P&L, cash flow, and business/investment cases

· Good communication and presentation skills. Structured thinker, ability to take decisions and solve problems

· Strong technical knowledge of thermoplastics (PMMA, PC/ABS, composite) and their processing in automotive applications, including injection molding, compression molding, part design, and tool validation.

· Excellent knowledge about EV battery industry

· Fluent language skills in English.

· Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse international team.

· Customer-facing application development expertise, with demonstrated ability to support molding trials, technical seminars, and translate customer needs into material solutions.

· Good business development and negotiation skills. Commercial acumen and opportunity management skills, including experience building and managing a technical pipeline and contributing to account growth strategies.

· Ability to interface effectively across functions (R&D, Product Management, Sales, Regulatory) to align internal priorities with external application requirements.

· Knowledge of Chinese and some global OEM vehicle platforms and technology roadmaps, with the ability to anticipate future application needs and sustainability drivers.

Equity and Inclusion
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences, and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.