Operational Developer / Operational Development Specialist (Development Engineer for Operational Development)
Core
Local product owner for serial and launch-ready products in the Pune plant, ensuring production reliability, quality, and cost awareness.
Role type
Senior IC chemist (polymer formulation)
Builds
Serial production of product portfolio and industrialization of new products
Domain
Automotive / Polymer chemistry
Required skills
Polymer formulation, PVC chemistry, industrialization, supplier development, formulation stability, raw material testing, project management
Preferred skills
PVC coating materials experience, polymer production, textile industry background
Technologies
PVC, polymer science
Responsibilities
Ensure serial production of product portfolio regarding construction design and raw material availability; Provide technical consultation to production on product design and chemical formulation; Industrialize new products with development and production teams; Support efficiency goals via product optimization projects; Adjust formulations and construction designs within tolerances; Test alternative raw materials and set up experimental materials; Collaborate with product development in Germany and adjacent departments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC