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Continental RnD Group Leader Compound Development PLT in Lousado, Portugal
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.
With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and speciality tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.
In your role as RnD Compound Development Group Leader in Passenger Light Truck (PLT) area you are responsible to ensure the availability of an optimized and best in class material portfolio (performance, sustainability, and cost) based on customer requirements for all products worldwide.
In this function your tasks are:
Organization and planning of the development, validation, and implementation of required compounds to establish agreed product performance in time
Steer the flawless introduction of required technologies in best cooperation with all required functions
Building and extending know-how regarding compounding considering recipes and performance-relevant processes and documentation thereof in the compounding design guide ensuring optimized and robust product performance
Support continuous transfer and implementation of new technologies and raw materials into portfolio compounds by improving technology understanding
Steer all quality related processes to ensure the highest quality for our customers in cooperation with Quality Management and other required functions
Leading of complex projects in the field of compound portfolio development
Initiate and implement Value Leadership activities within the compound portfolio
Lead and develop a highly qualified team while ensuring continuous learning of all required competences needed for today’s and future development processes
Academic degree in Chemistry or Physics Engineering, or natural science related fields
Minimum 5 years of experience in the area of material development
Project leading experience
Leadership Experience (preferable)
Intercultural competency along with clear and open communication abilities that support the growth of diversity
Strong problem-solving ability as well as strength to bring topics forward
High customer focus and excellent interface management competence
Capability to lead cross functional teams
Solid computer skills and Office tools;
English language skills (written and spoken);
Availability for travelling.
Integration in a challenging and international work environment, featured by the existence of state-of-the-art technologies;
Local employment contract with attractive remuneration package and benefits
Continuous professional training and excellent possibilities of personal and professional development.
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