Employee Stories

“The support I receive from my Momentive colleagues allows me to feel like a valuable team member even though I do not have much experience yet. I get to work on projects that align my values with Momentive’s values, and I get to learn something new every day. I also enjoy the freedom I have to work on and learn things that add value to the company even if it is not directly related to my primary responsibilities‘s success!”

— Vicki Irr, United States 

"Having spent most of my career in a military uniform, I was looking for an organization that not only valued that service, but also one that presented a challenge.  I found what I was looking for in Momentive, and love playing a role in shaping the company’s future through a focus on continuous improvement.

As a Continuous Improvement professional here at Momentive, I really enjoy working with people to find new and innovative ways of improving our business processes.  That challenge, and knowing that our efforts will help make the company more competitive, and thus a stable employer for thousands of my colleagues, is incredibly rewarding!"

 — Dan Colvin, United States

“Momentive is my first company after my graduation in 2006. For me, here is not only an employer, but it’s also my home, my teacher, my supporter, and we’re growing up together. Fifteen years of experience here changed my life and opened my eyes. I got a chance to work in a variety of roles, such as process engineer, QCA, CI, and production. It was an incredible experience and knowledge for me. Let’s support our best for Momentive‘s success!”

— Alisa Puttharak, Thailand 

"What I like about working at Momentive? I am surrounded by many colleagues, who bring their innovation spirit, their creativity, experience, and their willingness to act and to drive solutions every day. I joined Momentive almost seven years ago, coming from a consultancy job as a lawyer in a law-firm. I was immediately amazed by the solution-oriented team spirit at Momentive and by the passion and creativity, with which many of my colleagues work together to serve our customers. At Momentive, we often say that there is never a dull moment. There is always something new, something to learn in this world. For every task and challenge, we work together as a team – across regions, across functions and always with an open sharing of spirit and creativity to provide sustainable solutions for our customers today and tomorrow. That is motivating, I can tell you! "

— Anne Schroeer, Germany 

As the Global Talent Development Leader at Momentive, I'm responsible for building and developing our people. And as the people person that I am, that really is an inner passion for me, and I can bring this with me to work every day. Which makes my work wonderful for me!

 — Denise-Christin Schrader, Germany

"I am completing my training as industrial clerk at Momentive Performance Materials in Leverkusen. I chose Momentive as my first employer and training company because I felt totally at ease from the very first moment. The employees, who also represent the company, were very friendly and radiated a strength that only proves the company philosophy. The most important thing: The appreciation among each other and especially the appreciation of the young employees. Despite your young age and limited experience, you are seen as a colleague and totally integrated, so that even as a trainee you can make a big difference in the company and there is a pleasant and productive working atmosphere."

 — Anna Hugenott, Germany

“I like the culture of continuous improvement. Momentive has provided opportunities to improve EHS, quality, and relationships with other people. The changes might be slow and small, but I believe they bring impressive improvement…I have seen some real examples in these 30-something years. I’m a scientist in R&D, and I think development is also the way to provide a solution for continuous improvement. I enjoy working in this field with great team members.” 

— Maya Moriyama, Japan 

 “My favorite thing about working at Momentive is the incredible opportunity the company has given to me learn and develop. They have seen my potential and encouraged me to develop it by trusting me with increasing responsibility, letting me really take on and own tasks and projects. Time flies so fast that it has been 3 years already in this organization. I really enjoy the flexibility and freedom given to me to create a way of working that works best for me. I was heard and trusted from day 1 and I am grateful for all the support for my professional and personal development.”

— Smitha P., India 

“I joined Momentive 20 years ago as a Process Engineer. During this period, I had the opportunity to shape my career, covering different roles in EHS and Operations, increase my responsibilities, and build a strong safety culture. These experiences allowed me to develop new competencies and to build important relationships. I choose Momentive because they provide me with the opportunity to improve my professional and personal skills, a dynamic and stimulating environment where I’m faced with new challenges to learn and grow, and various job opportunities. I’m proud to be part of an empowering work environment where integrity and safety are considered priorities and employee engagement and appreciation are considered keys to achieving business results."

— Antonella Nucida, Italy 

 “Since joining Momentive in September 2021, I have been impressed with its diverse, unique, and collaborative culture, which I’ve seen foster innovation, embrace flexibility and celebrate the diversity of thought and approach. What makes Momentive special to me is an inclusive work environment where people feel welcome and valued for their contributions. The reward and recognition program at Momentive is amazing and can help unleash hidden potential, offering r employees a chance to become leaders within their field. It is a place where teamwork and skills are encouraged and highly valued. I am particularly pleased to see the company’s commitment to employees’ safety and wellbeing. I feel fortunate to work for an organization that strives to ensure that hard work is recognized, and achievements are acknowledged and celebrated regardless of how big or small they may appear. I feel proud to be a valued member of the Momentive family and hope to help its continued growth and success. ”

— Mona Kulkarni, India 

“Support begins with me. As a technician, providing quality sample preparation and reliable and accurate test results are critical. I ensure successful outcomes for the experiment, scientists and company. Your role is important, regardless of the part you play!"

— Karen Washington, United States 

 “My core career passion is to contribute and be successful in delivering novel solutions at the cutting edge of technology, and that’s exactly where Momentive is positioned as a specialty chemical manufacturer. Here at our site in Charlotte we have a state-of-the-art tire rubber technology laboratory with more than a century of combined years of experienced technicians and scientists. We have everything we need to explore cutting edge silane technology and discover, design and develop innovative solutions for a sustainable world. We get to work hand-in-hand with talented synthetic chemists at our parent R&D facility in Tarrytown, NY and as well as our global marketing team. Momentive fosters relationships regardless of distance and differences, and this leads to brilliant discussions, new learnings and synergistic brainstorming that build the foundation for success. When I started working at MPM, it very quickly became clear to me that the highest company priorities were the safety of its people and the care for its customers. Those are the left and right ventricles of the cultural heart of Momentive.”

— Chris Pappas, United States