Product Engineer

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)

• Support the analysis, interpretation, and application of local and international regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, REACH, NOM, TSCA, GHS, CLP) applicable to products, raw materials, and processes.
• Assist in the evaluation of regulatory compliance of substances, formulations, and finished products, including materials intended for regulated applications such as food contact.
• Prepare, review, and maintain regulatory documentation, including compliance statements, technical letters, declarations, and internal regulatory dossiers.
• Manage and follow up on internal regulatory requests from R&D, Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams, under the guidance of the Regulatory Affairs Researcher.
• Progressively absorb and respond to customer and commercial regulatory inquiries, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and alignment with internal regulatory strategy.
• Support product development and optimization activities, including formulation evaluation, performance testing, and technical qualification of products.
• Prepare and update technical documentation such as Technical Data Sheets (TDS), test reports, and technical support materials.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders, collaborating with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams to resolve product or application issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement, quality system, and digitalization initiatives, contributing to process standardization, documentation, and data accuracy.
• Contribute to research, innovation, and new product development projects, supporting experimental work, pilot studies, and knowledge generation according to business priorities.

 

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:

• Manage multiple simultaneous requests with different priorities.
• Maintain a high level of technical accuracy and documentation discipline.
• Collaborate effectively across multiple functional areas.
• Rapidly learn and adapt to evolving regulatory frameworks and technical requirements.

 

 

• Dimensions:

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?)

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience: Preferred 0–3 years in R&D, technical support, regulatory affairs, or similar technical roles.
• Languages: English (advanced, C1technical reading and writing).

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Statistical analysis and data interpretation: Ability to analyze experimental and production data, identify trends, evaluate variability, and support technical decision‑making based on data.
• Experimental design (DOE): Understanding of basic design of experiments principles for laboratory trials, product evaluations, and process optimization.
• Product and formulation knowledge: Fundamental understanding of chemical formulations, materials, and product performance evaluation.
• Regulatory awareness: Ability to learn, understand, and apply regulatory frameworks related to chemical products, materials, and regulated applications.
• Technical documentation: Capability to prepare clear, accurate, and well‑structured technical and regulatory documents (e.g., TDS, compliance statements, reports).
• Problem‑solving skills: Structured approach to technical and regulatory problem analysis, root cause identification, and solution proposal.
• Digital and data tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data analysis, reporting, and documentation; ability to adapt to internal digital platforms and databases.
• Basic laboratory understanding: Familiarity with laboratory practices, testing methodologies, and data reliability principles.

 

 

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.