Material Process Developer Hot Shaping

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 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services

• Translate CT Technology & Operations strategy into a material process development strategy with focus on hot shaping, including standardization and continuous improvement of the process landscape

• Maintain and develop a state-of-the-art process portfolio with ownership of specifications, capability analysis, and introduction of new material-related production processes

• Drive cost optimization and digitalization initiatives, including data usage and AI applications in material process development

• Coordinate cross-functional and multi-site teams across key interfaces (material & product industrialization, quality, and compliance) while supporting test method development

• Collaborate with R&D, research institutions, universities, and startups to advance calendering and hot shaping process development, simulation, and product performance improvements

• Master Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in process development, material science, or manufacturing operations

• Demonstrated expertise in compounding technologies and process technology for rubber

• Proven project management experience with successful delivery of technical initiatives

• Strong understanding of hot shaping,(calendering, extrusion, moulding or similar material processing techniques

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Ability to work effectively across functional teams and multiple geographic locati

• First-level leadership experience managing technical teams or leading people (LPT certification or equivalent)

• Experience with process simulation, modeling, and digital tools in material processing

• Knowledge of data analytics, AI applications, and digitalization in manufacturing environments

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)

• Experience in quality assurance, compliance, and specification development

• Proven track record of cost optimization and process standardization initiatives

• Experience collaborating with R&D departments, research institutions, or academic partners