Paste Engineer

Welcome If you're someone who inspires others, owns their impact and wants to elevate what they do, you'll fit right in. Until July 1, our business was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job listings and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and therefore fully presented in BASF branding. Please do not be confused by this: All roles are positions at Surventis, and your application will be submitted to us. At Surventis, we go beyond the surface - in everything we do. We put customers at the center, think one step ahead, and develop solutions that create real value and lasting partnerships. We inspire each other to think further, take ownership of our work, and constantly push to elevate what's possible. If you bring your full self, challenge the obvious answer, and want to grow with a team that means it - this is your place. About The Role Support the local Pigment & Paste Owner in managing and executing pigment and paste-related activities in China . The role focuses on operational support, coordination, data transparency, and implementation of agreed actions across production, C-Labs, procurement, and suppliers, contributing to robust quality, cost competitiveness, and sustainable local operations. How You Will Do It Support to Pigment & Paste Ownership - Support the local Pigment & Paste Owner in day-to-day pigment and paste activities in China including root causes investigation. - Prepare analyses, reports, and documentation to support decision-making within the PSM framework Operational & Cross ‑ functional Coordination - Support alignment of Chinese pigment and paste activities with global PSM processes and standards - Coordinate with production, C-Labs, procurement, and suppliers on agreed activities and follow ‑ ups - Follow action items, milestone related to pigment and paste topics Pigment Paste Localization & optimization (Support Role) - Support pigment paste localization projects, including testing coordination, data collection, and documentation - Support implementation and follow-up of agreed optimization measures together with production and lab teams Consolidation & Transparency - Support pigment and paste consolidation activities in China based on defined transparency frameworks - Maintain and update local overviews of pigment toolbox, paste portfolio, and intermediates - Identify consolidation opportunities and escalate improvement proposals to the Pigment & Paste Owner EHS & Compliance - Support adherence to EHS requirements in labs and operational activities within the scope of responsibility - Assist in audit preparation and follow-up actions to ensure compliance with BASF standards Main KPIs - #Pigment pastes in China / Sales - annual tracking - R&D Budget/Spend (Pigment and Paste Team China) - Q-Cost (Pigment intermediates China) - Safety (hsWPRIR) - Ensure all activities meet BASF standards of EHS and 5S. What We Look For - Education: Master’s degree or above - Working Experience: At least 3 years in coating industry - Technical & Professional Knowledge: Solid Chemistry knowledge and skills; conversational English