RnD Compound Developer

- Leading of and participating in projects / development tasks delivering best in class tread material performance, sustainability and cost based on customer requirements

- Development of material and relevant process specifications ensuring optimized and robust product performance

- Transfer and implementation of new technologies and raw materials into commercial specialty tread compounds by improving technology understanding enabling improved product performance, sustainability and cost

- Support all quality related processes to ensure the highest quality experience for our customers in cooperation with QM and other required functions

- Ensure global health and safety standards in current and future developments

- Building and extending know-how regarding tread compounding considering recipes and performance-relevant processes and documentation thereof in the compounding design guide

- Consulting of colleagues regarding tread material related topics

- Master degree in chemistry or natural sciences

- Ideally, first professional experience in compounding and / or rubber chemistry

- High customer focus and interface management competence

- Project management skills (preferred)

▪ Solid computer skills and Office tools;

- Analytical, goal-oriented, and innovative approach

- Very good communication and interaction skill

- Fluent English language skills (written and spoken)

- Portuguese language skills, it is a plus

- Willing to travel 

- Intercultural competency along with clear and open communication abilities that support the growth of diversity

▪ Integration in a challenging and international work environment, featured by the existence of state-of-the-art technologies
▪ Local employment contract with attractive remuneration package and benefits
▪ Continuous professional training and excellent possibilities of personal and professional development
▪ Legal authorization to work in Europe is required.

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As one of the leading automotive suppliers worldwide, we develop solutions to fulfill people´s dreams of mobility on a daily basis. Driver safety, sustainability and industrialization of future technology are just some of our key fields where we already make a meaningful difference in the everyday life of people. Knowing our technology helps to make the world a better and safer place is what drives us.