Material Platform Developer (m/f/diverse) - Reinforcements (Steel)

• Development of new innovative reinforcement materials, material platforms and innovative technologies for ContiTech Industry products, with focus on steel cords
• Introduction of new materials to manufacturing plants, driving sustainability & innovation, cost & quality improvements, along with material consolidation
• Support the serial introduction phase of new products, including prototyping, processing and specification setting, together with relevant departments and functions
• Management and evaluation of lab tests in the development phase
• Identify and implement optimization potentials (sustainability, costs, quality)
• Central contact for the area of responsibility for ContiTech worldwide
• Drive activities to improve and standardize procedures as a part of a lean and agile organization
• Work together with other R&D functions (Research, Process Development, Product Development, Testing), Operations and Business Areas
• Provide technical expertise, drive knowledge sharing, and support project teams in problem-solving

• Academic degree in Textile Ingineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar qualification
• Solid background in development of reinforcement materials with focus on steel cords; including testing and data analysis
• Strong analytical skills - problem solving, decision making, data classification, examination of correlations, etc.
• Strong customer-oriented thinking, ownership, and collaboration skills
• Sense of urgency in completing projects on time and effectively
• Intercultural fluency
• Project management experience
• Fluent English language skills

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

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...​

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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.