What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Development Lab Supervisor position at Continental?
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 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of 41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.
ContiTech, a group sector of Continental, is one of the world's leading industry specialists that offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe, and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for OEM automotive applications, off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry.
In this role, the candidate will have direct management and supervisory responsibility for the R&D Material Testing Laboratory in Auburn, Indiana, USA. The primary materials being tested include various types of elastomers but may also include materials such as thermoplastics, fabrics, reinforcements, or metals as the organization moves into the future.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the material testing team of direct reports in Auburn, Indiana, USA
- Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 related processes and procedures for the automotive Industry
- Assist in the definition and execution of the R&D strategy through close cooperation with R&D customers by ensuring the necessary testing capabilities and capacity are present
- Maintain contact with universities, industry-relevant groups, and institutions for support and development of new testing methods, including the training of others in the methods
- Strategically plan new equipment purchases as needed
- Coordinate with other material testing leaders around the globe to ensure best practices are being used and that methods are standard between labs
- Manage the budget of the relevant cost center
- Monitor relevant KPIs, develop and execute continuous improvement activities
- Ensure high-quality, accurate test results are produced as efficiently as possible
- Provide employees with support and guidance in an increasingly complex and more dynamic working environment
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Chemistry
- 2 years experience in polymeric materials testing
- Demonstrated experience in materials testing and laboratory operations
- Working experience with other cultural regions
- Visa Sponsorship for Continental Employees only
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years experience in materials testing and laboratory operations
- 1-3 years of leadership experience
Continental is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566.
