Textile Reinforcement Materials Developer (m/f/diverse)

• Development of new textile reinforcement materials for ContiTech products, with focus on conveyor belts (worldwide)
• Development of textile based composite technologies (reinforced rubber, plastics)
• Definition of technical specifications and requirements
• Support serial introduction of new technical 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 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 projects
• Close cooperation with Purchasing, Process Development, Product Development, Testing labs

• 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 or plastics.
• 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 will be a strong plus
• Fluent English (Interviews will be in english)
• Fluent Spanish is required

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes. At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.

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