Company: Veyance Technologies (ContiTech)
Location: Fairlawn OH
Functional Area: R&D
Department: Development
Position Type: Full Time
Education Required: Doctorate Degree
Experience Required: 10+ years
Relocation Provided: Yes
Position Description
JOB SUMMARY:
This position will report to the Technology Manager with high guidance and involvement to other associates. The
person will create and lead groups and/or teams covering a wide variety of technical challenges and opportunities in
the areas of polyurethanes, plastics, and elastomers.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide fundamental knowledge and understanding in the areas of materials chemistry, characterization
techniques, and structure-property relationship as it relates to polyurethanes, thermoplastics & thermosets, and
elastomeric materials/compounds.
• Relate intrinsic material properties and behaviors such as strength, modulus, hysteresis, elasticity, stability, tear &
growth, abrasion resistance, thermal/chemical resistance, fatigue, adhesion etc. to real-world product performance in
areas such as industrial/automotive hoses & power transmission belts, air springs, conveyor belts, vibration
dampening mounts.
• Lead, integrate, implement, and transfer technology in a multidisciplinary environment (e.g. cross-functional teams)
across functional areas.
• Achieve novel solutions by combining several different areas of technology.
• Develop problem solving design criteria and guidelines for contingency planning. Organize & facilitate workshops
and communications as required.
• Lead others that are responsible for intra & inter departmental projects.
• Demonstrate business value and technical solutions with long term plans.
• Anticipate & translate market trends or internal/external customer needs into technology solutions. Identify and
communicate business needs behind technology initiatives/strategy.
• Participate in professional associations outside the company including: membership, presentations, and
chair. Network with academia, government agencies, and/or national labs to understand current/upcoming related
technology developments.
• Communicate satisfactorily technical knowledge and experimental findings in both written and verbal formats to
peers, management, and support staff in a concise and clear manner.
Position Requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:
• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science or related field,
• 10 years technical experience formulating and processing polyurethane, plastic, and/or rubber materials from
laboratory through manufacturing.
• Analytical in nature, with experience as a multi-disciplinary collaborative solution seeker.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean, Designed Experiments and systematic problem solving techniques
• Proficient in technical writing and communication to a diverse audience.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to progress simultaneously on multiple projects and remotely, all in global team
environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel both domestic & international.
• Willingness and ability to do hands-on work as required.
• Proficient in working with a variety of IT systems, including statistical analysis systems.
DESIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:
• Ideal candidate will have significant experience in polyurethane chemistries and processes.
• Experience with thermoplastic materials and processes.
• Experience in rubber compounding and processing.
COMPANY INFORMATION:
With preliminary sales of €39.2 billion in 2015, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide and
currently employs more than 208,000 employees in 53 countries.
The ContiTech division numbers among the leading suppliers of a host of technical elastomer products in the non-tire
rubber sector and is a specialist for rubber technology in the non-tire rubber sector. The division develops and
produces functional parts, components and systems for the automotive industry and other important industries.
Together with U.S. company Veyance Technologies Inc., which was acquired at the beginning of 2015, ContiTech
currently employs approximately 43,000 people in 43 countries.