Orion Engineered Carbons
Senior Innovation Manager Polymeranwendungen - Wire & Cable(m/w/x)
Full-timeWith HomeofficeSenior
Köln
from 95,000 - 120,000 / year
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Senior Innovation Manager Polymer Applications - Wire & Cable(m/w/x)
Köln
from 95,000 - 120,000 / year
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior
Nejo AI Summary
Shaping the future of the Cable & Wire segment with high-performance polymer solutions for the energy transition. Substantial practical experience in polymer-based materials development and demanding cable applications required. 30 days annual leave, performance-related bonus schemes.
Requirements
- Degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering or comparable discipline
- Substantial practical experience in polymer-based materials development, application, or technical support
- Expertise in demanding cable applications
- Experience in energy, high-voltage or cable industry
- Understanding of materials, applications, and end-product performance impact
- Technical excellence
- Strong understanding of customers, markets, and commercial drivers
- Ability to listen, ask right questions, and communicate complex technical topics clearly
- Ownership and curiosity
- Strong desire to make an impact
- Ability to drive topics independently and think long term
- Ability to identify opportunities
- Thrive in an international environment
- Enjoy building strong relationships with customers, partners, and colleagues
- Open, reliable, and collaborative communication style
- Fluent English (minimum C1 level)
- Readiness for international travel (approximately 25%)
Tasks
- Shape the future of the Cable & Wire segment
- Drive technical development with international teams
- Collaborate with customers and research partners
- Contribute to the energy transition through high-performance solutions
- Define innovation priorities for the Cable & Wire market
- Position the portfolio technically within the market
- Enhance long-term competitiveness and growth
- Own the technical interface with key international customers
- Understand and steer customer development requirements
- Lead technical collaboration from concept to implementation
- Position polymer and carbon black solutions in applications
- Identify new market opportunities and technological developments
- Translate findings into portfolio development recommendations
- Expand existing business and establish new applications
- Support customer acquisition efforts
- Collaborate with Innovation, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality
- Provide technical leadership for development and optimization
- Define the technological direction of the Wire & Cable segment
- Contribute to technology and product strategies
- Monitor market, competitive, and patent developments
- Lead international development and innovation projects
- Secure the continued success of established business
- Develop new applications and unlock additional opportunities
- Serve as the global reference point for Wire & Cable applications
- Shape the technical direction of the segment
- Establish expertise in application-related topics
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days annual leave
Bonuses & Incentives
- Performance-related bonus schemes
- Employee referral bonus
Other Benefits
- Six months continued salary during illness
- Accident insurance
- Occupational health services
Retirement Plans
- Company pension scheme
Healthcare & Fitness
- Additional care insurance
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Preventive health checks
- Urban Sports Club basic membership
Free or Subsidized Food
- Subsidized on-site restaurant
Learning & Development
- Individual development opportunities
- E-learning programs
- Rosetta Stone language training
Team Events
- Company running events
- Orion Carnival Event
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Free on-site parking
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OROrion Engineered Carbons
Senior Innovation Manager Polymer Applications - Wire & Cable(m/w/x)
Köln
from 95,000 - 120,000 / year
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior
Nejo AI Summary
Shaping the future of the Cable & Wire segment with high-performance polymer solutions for the energy transition. Substantial practical experience in polymer-based materials development and demanding cable applications required. 30 days annual leave, performance-related bonus schemes.
Requirements
- Degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering or comparable discipline
- Substantial practical experience in polymer-based materials development, application, or technical support
- Expertise in demanding cable applications
- Experience in energy, high-voltage or cable industry
- Understanding of materials, applications, and end-product performance impact
- Technical excellence
- Strong understanding of customers, markets, and commercial drivers
- Ability to listen, ask right questions, and communicate complex technical topics clearly
- Ownership and curiosity
- Strong desire to make an impact
- Ability to drive topics independently and think long term
- Ability to identify opportunities
- Thrive in an international environment
- Enjoy building strong relationships with customers, partners, and colleagues
- Open, reliable, and collaborative communication style
- Fluent English (minimum C1 level)
- Readiness for international travel (approximately 25%)
Tasks
- Shape the future of the Cable & Wire segment
- Drive technical development with international teams
- Collaborate with customers and research partners
- Contribute to the energy transition through high-performance solutions
- Define innovation priorities for the Cable & Wire market
- Position the portfolio technically within the market
- Enhance long-term competitiveness and growth
- Own the technical interface with key international customers
- Understand and steer customer development requirements
- Lead technical collaboration from concept to implementation
- Position polymer and carbon black solutions in applications
- Identify new market opportunities and technological developments
- Translate findings into portfolio development recommendations
- Expand existing business and establish new applications
- Support customer acquisition efforts
- Collaborate with Innovation, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality
- Provide technical leadership for development and optimization
- Define the technological direction of the Wire & Cable segment
- Contribute to technology and product strategies
- Monitor market, competitive, and patent developments
- Lead international development and innovation projects
- Secure the continued success of established business
- Develop new applications and unlock additional opportunities
- Serve as the global reference point for Wire & Cable applications
- Shape the technical direction of the segment
- Establish expertise in application-related topics
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days annual leave
Bonuses & Incentives
- Performance-related bonus schemes
- Employee referral bonus
Other Benefits
- Six months continued salary during illness
- Accident insurance
- Occupational health services
Retirement Plans
- Company pension scheme
Healthcare & Fitness
- Additional care insurance
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Preventive health checks
- Urban Sports Club basic membership
Free or Subsidized Food
- Subsidized on-site restaurant
Learning & Development
- Individual development opportunities
- E-learning programs
- Rosetta Stone language training
Team Events
- Company running events
- Orion Carnival Event
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Free on-site parking
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About the Company
Orion Engineered Carbons
Industry
Manufacturing
Description
Das Unternehmen ist in der chemischen Industrie tätig und produziert Industrieruß für verschiedene Anwendungen.
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