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.

　　The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.

　　The goal of Material Development Plastics is laying the foundation of innovation for the Business Area - Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) to be the leader for highly developed, intelligent and sustainable plastic products for the automotive industry as the best solutions for each of our customers in each of our markets. Task of the Material Development Engineer Plastics is the development of new technologies with special focus on polymer based compound materials. This goal is achieved by an effective execution and management of R&D projects.

　　Development of new plastics materials from internal and external sources as basis for product development to ensure technology leadership of OESL in the area of plastics components

　　Lead compound development projects with external partners and establish compounding network to achieve high market flexibility for innovative, future developments

　　Transform product requirements into material requirements and specifications for internal and external suppliers

　　Follow market on technical development

　　Act and inspire colleagues to challenge the status quo in order to create sustainable solutions

　　Innovate and/or create solutions to support our corporate sustainability strategy

　　Organize and perform material releases (internal and at the customer)

　　Drive activities to standardize and establish master specifications

　　Support material analysis of field damage parts with focus on plastics

　　Following PLC regulations to ensure defined process / IATF requirements

　　Drive Concept evaluation, DVP&R, FMEA, Tolerance stack-up, Pareto Search and Risk Analysis

　　The job location can either be defined as Hann. Münden, Hamburg or Hannover.

　　Completed Degree in the field of Chemistry or Materials Science, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering

　　Several years experience on job in the area of Engineering/Development in plastics material, product and/or process development preferred in the area of plastics compounding

　　Experience in Automotive Industry

　　Very good English and good German language skills (written and spoken)

　　Excellent analytical skills and solution-oriented, proactive way of working

　　Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with internal and external stakeholders

　　Project Management skills

　　Passion for Plastic Products

　　Willingness to travel (10%)

　　Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

　　We want our employees to do well with us. That's why we not only offer exciting career prospects in a leading global technology company, but also a comprehensive range of additional benefits. These include a company pension scheme, training opportunities, mobile and flexible working models (e.g. sabbaticals) and much more. We support our employees in finding a good work-life balance and promote their professional development.

　　Click here (https://www.continental.com/en/career/working-at-continental/what-we-offer/) to find out more about the specific benefits you can expect at Continental and how they can enrich your working life.

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