Purpose the business development engineer drives business growth by identifying profitable business opportunities and providing the technical and commercial coordination to ensure plant, product and customer capability. This role develops and applies both commercial and technical solutions using ravago's engineered plastic materials to meet customer needs, identifies new product requirements, and leads technological development initiatives that drive expansion of compound offerings. Responsible for managing the commercial development activities and the commercial plan associated with polyolefin and nylon compounded materials in his/her region. # pursues new business opportunities through diligent customer and market development efforts: # collaboration with ravago manufacturing, product development, and commercial group to offer material solutions in line with plant capabilities that maximizes profitable growth while also reducing product risk. # presents a formalized data package of developed material(s) for customer approval(s). # responsible for tracking, coordinating and follow up of all business opportunities in his/her region to maximize closure of projects. # manage projects internally and externally, including communication, trials, and ensuring timely delivery of customer solutions # coordinates with channels to compile regional rma sales plan for nylon and polypropylene compounded products and drives execution of that plan. # conduct market research to understand customer requirements and market needs for new product development. # performs all duties safely and in compliance with documentation outlined in the safety, health & environmental and defined quality management systems # strong plastics technology skills and excellent skills in customer relationships, business development, project management, teamwork, organization, and communication thorough understanding & ability to conduct root cause analysis & develop action plans. # bachelor's degree in engineering- required # valid driver's license – required # proficiency in english – required # proficiency in spanish- required # industry / cultural experience: # experience working within mexico, the united states, and/or the broader latam region, with demonstrated familiarity navigating regional manufacturing and supply‐chain environments. -industries: polymers, oil & gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, recycling, material compound- required # familiar with various web based conferencing / communications applications – required (teams, zoom preferred) # microsoft suite: outlook, excel - required