PI Curing/Material Engineer

Industrialize new products and new technology into production. Ensure close working interface as business partner between plant and R&D. Provide technical support by triggering the necessary industrialization activities and business improvement measures. Oversee introduction, development and maintenance of specifications.

▪ Assess plant readiness based on future R&D requirements in terms of invest and capacity
▪ Drive process to translate R&D requirements into tangible impacts on the plant ( in terms of invest, capacity, capability)

▪ Build up a thorough understanding of R&D processes within the plant organization
▪ Promote new technologies tire sizes and products within the plant
▪ Act as main technical interface to R&D and keep open and honest communication between R&D and the plant

▪ Initiate Value Leadership measures to improve the direct material and process costs according to plant objectives

▪  Ensure introduction of new raw materials and / or compounds on time with consideration of the local manufacturing process capabilities
▪ Ensure the creation and distribution of all related specifications in the assigned systems

▪ Ensure correct curing specifications for ETO, Pilot and Serial Production.
▪ Guarantee the correct validation of all process related steps from pre-curing to curing and post curing.
▪ Ensure SOP of new products and technologies according to R&D requirements and plant objectives  
▪ Lead structured problem solving tasks/projects for industrialization challenges in the plant 
▪ Execute industrialization activities of new and experimental materials, products and processes in close cooperation with R&D. (Trigger performance neutral alternatives)
▪ Offer technical alternatives which are optimized for process capabilities, cost, minimized rework and comply with the established Release Notice Procedure, Cured Tire Dimensions, and QMD Standards
▪ Ensure that internal KPIs are met on a consistent basis and initiate structured problem solving tasks in case of deviations

▪ Drive the 3-4-1 concept within the plant
▪ Provide technical support to production on performance relevant constructional / tyres engineering issues by using appropriate Problem solving methods
▪ Promote teamwork and efficient distribution of tasks within the 3-4-1 and business team concept within the plant organization

▪ Supervises and manages projects related to industrialization and continuous improvement
▪ Working with project management structure in the plant for successful implementation within a given timeline   

▪ 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical  Engineering or related filed
• Profound experience in Engineering, preferably in the automotive industry or other industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong problem solving, planning and organizational skills
• Working in a large international corporation and in complex matrix organizations
• Demonstrated intercultural sensitivity and inclusive behavior
• Communicating effectively and working under time pressure
• Fluent in English communication

What We Offer :

• Free lunch, uniform and company transportation.
• Housing allowance.
• Performance bonus.
• Provident fund.
• Flexible working program.  
• Family health care program.
• Group insurance (medical, dental).
• Inclusive and diverse culture.
• Good health and wellness program (e.g., sport clubs, fitness).

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