Developer for Steel Reinforcement Materials for Rubber Products | Entwickler für Stahlverstärkungsmaterialien für Gummiprodukte (m/w/d) - REF87379D

Job Summary

This role involves the global development of new steel reinforcement materials, including steel cords, fabrics, and ropes, specifically for ContiTech products such as conveyor belts, hoses, and drive belts. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing steel-based composite technologies, particularly reinforced rubber and plastics. Key responsibilities include defining technical specifications for suppliers, supporting serial production, and providing material science expertise to a central R&D team. This position requires strong analytical skills, a customer-oriented mindset, and the ability to lead cross-functional projects, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and process optimization within a lean and agile organization. Collaboration with purchasing, process and product development, and testing laboratories is essential.