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.
Product Engineer is a hybrid position designed to strengthen technical, regulatory, and product development capabilities at the Altamira site.
The role provides regulatory affairs support as a direct backup to the Regulatory Affairs Researcher, progressively absorbing technical and commercial requests, while simultaneously performing Product Engineer responsibilities, supporting product development, optimization, and technical service activities.
Additionally, the position participates in research and innovation projects according to business needs, supporting technical growth, knowledge generation, and strategic development through continuous learning and cross‑functional collaboration.
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Briefly describe the most important aspects of the job; no more than 10)
3. COMPLEXITY OF THE JOB (i.e. The occupant manages vendors from different geographical regions with various financial and legal conditions and the level and impact of decisions the occupant needs to make, manages revenue, CAPEX, Sales, etc.)
Scope: This role combines regulatory, technical support, and product development responsibilities, requiring the ability to:
Development of new products and technical support for productive plants & Regulatory services for support of current and new products.
Plant
Quantity
Plasticizers
80,000 Ton/year
Phthalic Anhydride
35,000 Ton/year
Fumaric Acid
3,000 Ton/year
Compounds
50,000 Ton/year
4. INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS
Describe the main internal and external relations required by the position (internal functional areas, position or external vendorà not person-specific).
Who (Position or External)
Internal / External
What for?
Chemicals, Sustainability, and Regulatory Compliance – Technical Manager
Internal
Assignment and prioritization of regulatory, technical, product development, and innovation activities; alignment on technical and compliance strategy.
Global Product and Sustainability Director
Internal
Alignment with global product, regulatory, and sustainability strategy; provision of functional guidance, strategic priorities, and global direction related to product portfolio, regulatory positioning, and innovation initiatives.
Regulatory Affairs Researcher
Internal
Regulatory guidance, alignment on compliance strategy, and progressive delegation of regulatory and commercial requests.
Local Quality Assurance and Control Superintendent
Internal
Alignment on product compliance, analytical support, special trials follow‑up, and quality documentation.
R&D Researchers and Technicians (Chemical Products)
Internal
Laboratory support for product development, regulatory evaluations, testing, and technical documentation.
R&D Researchers and Technicians (Compounds)
Internal
Support on analytical testing, regulatory evaluations, and technical service activities.
Plant Superintendents (Compounds, Plasticizers, AF & Fumaric Acid)
Internal
Technical and regulatory support related to products, processes, trials, and product implementation.
Commercial and Sales Managers
Internal
Technical and regulatory support for customer inquiries, new product development, and commercial requests.
Global / Regional Regulatory and Sustainability Teams
Internal
Alignment on regulatory requirements, sustainability initiatives, and applicable global standards.
Raw Material Vendors
External
Exchange of technical and regulatory information; evaluation of new raw materials and technologies.
Customers
External
Technical service support, regulatory documentation, and assistance during new product installation or qualification.
5. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART (REPORTS RELATIONSHIP)- Only for new organizations
Number of subordinates: Direct: 0 Indirect: 0 .
6. FUTURE-FIT MODEL (expected behaviors)
Orbia´s Future-Fit Model details how each Orbia employee can attain Orbia’s purpose and bring it to life, wherever they are, every single day.
Check the box in line with the position:
☒ Individual Contributor
☐ People Leader
Embrace Vision and Direction
Provide Vision and Direction
Develop Yourself
Develop Yourself and Others
Drive Results
Drive Results
Foster Collaboration and Inclusion
Foster Collaboration and Inclusion
7. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LANGUAGE, & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (To perform satisfactorily in this job what type of knowledge and experience is required?)
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.