Job Description
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:
1. Lead a team of development engineers to develop innovative reinforcement solutions for hose and fluid applications for automotive customers
2. Initiate, steer and track R&D projects worldwide in the area of responsibility
3. Drive constant progression of design and manufacturing specifications
4. Develop adhesion systems, validating and managing changes to reinforcements and raw materials
5. Manage the portfolio and suppliers in collaboration with the Purchasing department
6. Review developments internal and external with respect to technical content and intellectual property
7. Technical cooperation with suppliers to support new developments and cost improvements
8. Collaboration with other departments and build up knowledge to work as expert for all material related questions
9. Be part of a global acting team of material specialists and support locations all around the world
Qualifications
10. Master's degree in Engineering, preferably in Textile Engineering, Chemistry, or Material Science
11. Proven leadership experience, ideally in a development team with both functional and disciplinary responsibilities
12. Several years of experience in Rubber Technology, preferred in the Automotive Industry
13. Profound knowledge in Reinforcement Technologies/Materials
14. Profound know-how and experience in project management and also working with international project teams
15. Very good English and good German language skills written and spoken
16. Very good analytical skills, autonomy, good interpersonal skills, diplomacy, open-mindedness and communication skills
17. You like working together with people from other cultures all around the globe
18. Willingness to travel
Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.
Additional Information
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:
19. Training opportunities
20. Mobile and flexible working models
21. Sabbaticals
22. and much more...
Sounds interesting for you?
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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