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Continental PI Material Engineer in Hefei, China
▪ Industrialize new materials, new compounds, new cure spec and new technologies into production
▪ Ensure close working interface as business partner between plant and R&D
▪ Support to maintain SOP materials & compounds
▪ Strategic Planning:
Assess plant readiness based on future R&D requirements (invest, capacity, and capability)
Drive processes to get the plant be ready for future R&D requirements
▪ 3-4-1 concept and Business team:
Drive the 3-4-1 concept within the plant
Promote teamwork and efficient distribution of tasks within 3-4-1 & business team concept
▪ R&D Partner:
Build up a thorough understanding of R&D processes within the plant organization
Keep open & honest communication between R&D and the plant as a main technical interface
▪ Product:
Support planning & manufacturing of Experimental Tire Order
Promote & execute industrialization of new materials, new compounds, new cure spec and new technologies
Offer technical alternatives to improve process capabilities, cost, minimized rework/scrap
Support to maintain SOP materials , compounds & cure specs
Supervise & manage projects related to industrialization & continuous improvement
Initiate Value Leadership measures to improve the direct material & process costs
▪ ESH:
Ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls
Raise awareness and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties
Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards
Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others
Required Experience:
Education/Certification:
University Degree/ Bachelor in Chemical or Polymer Engineering or similar
Basic Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) required
Advanced English, education in rubber and / or polymer technology and processing is highly welcome
Professional Experience:
Experience in rubber business is preferred
The will to acquire experience in rubber business is valid as well
Project / Process Experience:
Experience in the processing of polymer materials would be useful, but not mandatory, interest in that field of work is more important
Basics of project management would be useful.
Can be learned in Continental.
Leadership Experience:
No leadership experience required.
Has to show a strong drive for self-improvement, willingness to learn and develop and must be capable of challenging existing paradigms.
Intercultural / International Experience:
- Has demonstrated intercultural sensitivity and inclusive behavior. Has worked and lived abroad / in another culture (recommended).Is willing to travel internationally
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