PD - MatPE - Material Industrialization - Conveying Solutions
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Job DescriptionTHE POSITIONThe Material Industrialization Engineer - CS - is responsible for material industrialization of alternative materials and new production technologies for Conveying Solutions. Foster the effective know-how transfer in cooperation with central departments. Contact and collaboration with internal and external partners for materials strategy focused on product requirements. Managing different projects to support the region reporting to the Head of Material Process Engineering CS. Support of CS plants in US, Mexico, and Brazil.Knowledge ManagementFacilitate know-how gathering, filing, and preservation for future use and support investment process.Communicate and execute the CT IAM PD MatPE strategy into the organization.Manage, review, and steer Material Industrialization projects accordingly.DevelopmentWork with Material Team for industrialization and cooperation with central departments and external partners for implementation of new raw materials and production technologies.Support PUR and SCM on technical discussions regarding alternate raw materials.Foster material savings, phase-out of hazardous materials, cost improvement projects and activities according to product requirements and customer focus.Support the effective product and know-how transfers, technology for manufacturing processes, and troubleshooting between facilities.Develop competent technical resources to meet the goals of the business.Keep contact with central departments on research topics.Cooperate with external partners (suppliers, universities, institutes).Supplier ContactContact and collaborate with suppliers (fabric, cord, polymers, rubber chemicals, etc.) to support product localization, quality, material property deviation, and sampling processes.Check availability and capability of raw material sources.Implement new alternative material suppliers and support supplier audits.Lab TestingOrganize laboratory testing on alternate materials.Evaluate and interpret results.Support to protect and create intellectual property for the group.Material Inspection & ValidationEvaluation and approval of product and material properties during industrialization in accordance with product requirements.Foster material introduction at the facilities according to regional strategy.BenchmarkSupport competitor samples and situation analysis.EnvironmentEnsure environmentally friendly handling of materials, avoid the use and introduction of hazardous materials.Fulfill legal and customer requirements in collaboration with Corporate Health and Safety.QualitySupport on project/product complaints and investigations.Supplier Audits, Supplier Approval.WHY YOU SHOULD APPLYImmediate BenefitsPaid Time OffTuition & Employee DiscountsAnnual BonusEmployer 401(k) MatchAnd more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!QualificationsBasic Qualifications:Bachelors in Chemical Engineering.2 years experience with Conveying Solutions products and application fields.Experience in the industrialization of technical products.Technical knowledge of materials (chemicals, compounds, textile cord, textile fabric, steel cord).Ability to travel 10% annually.Ability to understand, read, and write in English.Preferred Qualifications:5 years experience with Conveying Solutions products and application fields.Overall technical knowledge of Conveying Solutions products and application fields.Overall knowledge of belt development/physics/processes.Project management skills.Quality management methods (FMEA, Statistics, 6 sigma, Yokoten).Experience in Project Management - Planning, Leading, Monitoring, Risk management.Company DescriptionContinental 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 2023, Continental generated sales of ââ ¬41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.ContiTech is one of the world's leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, 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 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe, and North and South America.#J-18808-Ljbffr