1. Development of new rubber and composite materials, material platforms and innovative technologies for ContiTech Industry products. 2. Development of new adhesive materials (surface coatings and treatments, rubber-to-metal, textile and -plastic bonding, tie-layers, etc.), based on various organic chemistries. 3. Leading R&D projects with high business criticality. 4. Provide technical expertise, drive knowledge sharing, and support project teams in problem-solving. 5. Central contact for the area of responsibility for ContiTech worldwide. 6. Introduction of new formulations to manufacturing plants, driving sustainability & innovation, cost & quality improvements, along with compound consolidation. 7. Support the serial introduction phase of new products, including testing & process, together with relevant departments and functions. 8. Management and evaluation of material tests. Including rheological, mechanical, chemical, physical, and forensic analysis 9. Identify and implement processing optimization potentials for topics such as surface treatments, bonding, compounding/mixing, vulcanization, calendaring, extrusion, and injection & transfer molding. 10. Drive activities to improve and standardize procedures as a part of a lean and agile organization. 11. Work together with other R&D functions (Research, Process Development, Product Development, Material Testing), Operations and Business Areas.
Job Qualifications:
1. Academic degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar. 2. Solid background in development of rubber, elastomers, composites, or similar materials; including testing and data analysis. 3. Comprehensive experience in rubber, composites, or plastic production processes. 4. Strong analytical skills - problem solving, decision making, data classification, examination of correlations, etc. 5. Strong customer-oriented thinking, ownership, and collaboration skills. 6. Sense of urgency in completing projects on time and effectively. 7. Intercultural fluency – Ability to work with people from different cultures around the world. 8. Project management experience. 9. Fluent English language skills.
