Head of Material Development Reinforcements (m/f/diverse) - REF78261Q

We are looking for you, a Head of Material Development Reinforcements (m/f/diverse) to lead the development of reinforcements for the BA OESL at the location Hann. Münden.

Your tasks will focus on the following activities:

Lead a team of development engineers to develop innovative reinforcement solutions for hose and fluid applications for automotive customers
Initiate, steer and track R&D projects worldwide in the area of responsibility
Drive constant progression of design and manufacturing specifications
Develop adhesion systems, validating and managing changes to reinforcements and raw materials
Manage the portfolio and suppliers in collaboration with the Purchasing department
Review developments internal and external with respect to technical content and intellectual property
Technical cooperation with suppliers to support new developments and cost improvements
Collaboration with other departments and build up knowledge to work as expert for all material related questions
Be part of a global acting team of material specialists and support locations all around the world

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Master's degree in Engineering, preferably in Textile Engineering, Chemistry, or Material Science
Proven leadership experience, ideally in a development team with both functional and disciplinary responsibilities
Several years of experience in Rubber Technology, preferred in the Automotive Industry
Profound knowledge in Reinforcement Technologies/Materials
Profound know-how and experience in project management and also working with international project teams
Very good English and good German language skills written and spoken
Very good analytical skills, autonomy, good interpersonal skills, diplomacy, open-mindedness and communication skills
You like working together with people from other cultures all around the globe
Willingness to travel

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

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The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

Training opportunities
Mobile and flexible working models
Sabbaticals
and much more...

Sounds interesting for you? Click here to find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.

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