Textile Reinforcement Materials Developer (m/f/diverse)

Company Description Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

• Development of new textile reinforcement materials (fabrics, cords) for ContiTech products, like power transmission and conveyor belts, hoses, etc. (worldwide responsibility)
• Development of textile reinforced rubber composite technologies
• Definition of technical specifications and requirements
• Support serial introduction of new textiles and products thereof, including smpling, lab testing/evaluation, manufacturing, product testing
• Provide Materials science expertise, drive knowledge sharing, and support in problem-solving
• Central R&D contact for ContiTech and suppliers worldwide
• Maintain our technology leadership, drive sustainability & innovation
• Identify and implement optimization potentials
• Drive activities to improve and standardize procedures as a part of a lean and agile organization
• Lead cross-functional, international projects
• Close cooperation with Purchasing, Process Development, Product Development, material testing labs

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Textile Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar qualification
• Experience in development of technical textiles (cords, yarns, fabrics)
• Experience in development of reinforced rubber or composites materials
• Knowledge in textile materials testing methods
• 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