Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Curing Engineer (m/f/diverse) to join our team in Hannover, Germany. As a Curing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in optimizing curing processes, ensuring product quality, and driving innovation in our manufacturing operations.
* Develop and report curing portfolio management including demand and use forecast
* Develop, implement, and optimize curing processes for various polymer-based products
* Analyze and troubleshoot curing-related issues to improve product quality and production efficiency
* Design and conduct experiments to evaluate new curing technologies and materials
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and manufacturing processes
* Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for curing processes
* Analyze data and prepare technical reports on curing process performance and improvements
* Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in curing technologies and industry best practices
* Provide technical support and training to production teams on curing processes and equipment
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; Master's degree preferred
* Several years of experience in curing engineering or related field
* Extensive knowledge of curing processes, polymer chemistry, and material science
* Proven experience with various curing methods (e.g., thermal, UV, electron beam)
* Strong proficiency in process optimization and quality control techniques
* Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
* Advanced data analysis and interpretation abilities
* Proficiency in relevant software, including CAD and statistical analysis tools
* Experience in the rubber and polymer industry; automotive or aerospace manufacturing experience is a plus
* Fluency in English (written and spoken)
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Willingness to travel occasionally for project-related purposes
Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.
Additional Information
We offer the following benefits:
* Potential to an out of Tarif salary contract
* 30 days of paid vacation per year
* Attractive career development opportunities
* We offer balanced working conditions by doing mobile work, working part-time, flexible working time as well as Sabbatical options
* Cross-Border mobile work options up to 40 days per year from other EU countries
* Company Pension plan
* Attractive employee benefits with discounts
* Diverse offers that support a better “work-family” balance (e.g. company childcare places and free emergency care for your children)
* Discounted offer for accessing sport facilities across Germany via Hansefit
* A highly diverse environment across our location
* A new canteen on site with a variety of lunch options
If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values: Trust, for one another, passion to win and freedom to act - we are looking forward to receiving your application.
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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