Description

In this role, you will leverage your expertise in adhesive technologies to develop and test products, ensuring they meet industry standards. You will collaborate with various teams, support localization efforts, and drive improvements in manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• •Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or related technical field
• •Proven experience in polyurethane-based adhesive technologies and adhesive applications in transportation, particularly in automotive sector
• •Proficiency in English and German; knowledge of additional languages advantageous
• •Analytical mindset with effective problem-solving capabilities and technical knowledge in service operations
• •Self-motivation and exceptional interpersonal skills for collaboration with stakeholders
• •Familiarity with software for statistical analysis and data visualization such as JMP, understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE) principles, and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

Tasks

• •Advance adhesive technologies using polyurethane and silane chemistry
• •Ensure products meet automotive manufacturing standards and performance requirements
• •Conduct adhesive testing and operate testing equipment
• •Understand OEM and Tier supplier quality standards in transportation
• •Communicate and collaborate across sales, marketing, production, engineering, and quality assurance
• •Develop new products and improve mechanical testing procedures
• •Market adhesive products and address customer complaints
• •Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards
• •Qualify multiple raw material alternatives for supply security
• •Provide technical guidance to Procurement and Product Management
• •Coordinate raw material analyses and oversee qualification of new sources
• •Support localization projects to meet customer-specific needs
• •Adapt products for local regulatory requirements and market preferences
• •Assist in scale-up activities during commercial product launches
• •Facilitate technology transfer to new production sites
• •Engage with production and quality assurance teams for improvements
• •Collaborate with engineering to enhance mechanical testing processes
• •Execute lab work in compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety standards
• •Troubleshoot and resolve technical claims using analytical material characterization
• •Design and implement new testing methodologies for technical challenges
• •Identify gaps in evaluation processes and create reliable test protocols

Tools & Technologies