• Challenging old paradigm by establishing new methodologies, like agile project approaches, BIG DATA implementation, digitalization and develop innovative solution
• Developing and executing process engineering strategy within the area tire building to enhance product performance stability by continuously reducing production variations
• Leading a process engineering team to develop and establish sustainable solution to stabilize manufacturing processes with regard to tire weight, tire uniformity, visual appearance and efficiency
• Establishing and promoting risk assessment culture in manufacturing process organization
• Running necessary process risk assessment with R&D and plant process engineers for sustainable process performance
• Initiating and leading projects within Manufacturing and R&D as stakeholder to enhance continuously production and product performance.
• Establishing and promoting continuous improvement culture in manufacturing process organization with regard to capability, efficiency and yield maximization
• Managing a diverse / cross-functional R&D and Manufacturing network
• Coaching and supporting within global processing team network by sharing and documenting best of best practices

• Academic Degree in Engineering, i.e. Mechanical, Industrial or comparable qualification
• Leadership experience required
• Experience in collaboration with production plants for product industrialization / implementation across different locations or tire development preferred
• Project management experience in an international environment is beneficial
• Data analytics and statistical evaluation skills are preferred
• Business fluent English language skills (written and spoken)
• Strategic thinking and creativity
• Structured, self-dependent working style
• Ability to work in a team, problem solving skills as well as assertiveness
• Strong customer and result orientation
• Intercultural sensitivity
• Strong communication and passion to drive new ideas into reality
• Willingness to travel 30 % required

• Potential to an out of Tarif salary contract
• 30 days of paid vacation per year
• Attractive career development opportunities
• We offer balanced working conditions by doing mobile work, working part-time, flexible working time as well as Sabbatical options
• Cross-Border mobile work options up to 40 days per year from other EU countries
• Company Pension plan
• Attractive employee benefits with discounts
• Diverse offers that support a better “work-family” balance (e.g. company childcare places and free emergency care for your children)
• Discounted access to the Egym Well-Pass for accessing sport facilities across Germany
• A highly diverse environment across our location
• A new canteen on site with a variety of lunch options

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