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Fengxian, CN

Category:  Manufacturing & Engineering Jobs

Tire Development Lead APAC

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

 

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

 

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Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Tire Development Lead APAC at Feng Xian Synthesis and Application Lab in Shanghai. Main responsibilities of this role include to lead the Technology Development (synthesis and application) activities for tire and rubber additives and to support to meet the global business goals that are based on strong growth expectations.
If you have experience in the area of polymer synthesis (preferably rubber & tire applications), welcome to apply and join our team!

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring a safe working environment and effective safety training for personnel in the respective area of responsibility.
  • Responsibility for meeting the development and application objectives for tire and rubber additives.
  • Deepening and building up tire technology know how.
  • Develop and train employees in an growing and dynamic organization.
  • Build and foster open innovation with cooperation partners.
  • Ensuring  effective and efficient execution of projects in the area of responsibility with project management and reporting.
  • Support the smooth running of the complex organizational setup. 
  • Support product transfers to production.
  • Support and lead product and process safety activities and documentation of new and existing products.
  • Responsible for supporting the business in IP activities, create new IP and screen third party IP.
  • Provide support for production, quality and PSRA departments.

Required Skills and Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in R&D functions with hands-on experience working in synthesis and developing resins and formulations.
  • 2+ years of experience in rubber & tire applications (preferably resin development).
  • Broad knowledge in the field of polymer chemistry and physics (incl. phenolic chemistry, structure-property relationships for polymers).
  • Experience with understanding GPC/IR/DSC and being able to interpret results.
  • Proven records in commercializing new products and transferring application profile into product designs.
  • Structured project management with reporting to stakeholders.
  • Break down broad perspective of market needs into specific development projects by mapping out process/structure/property relationships.
  • Takes initiative and is focused on delivering top results.
  • Good communication skills with internal and external partners as well as global and regional stakeholders in English (global) as well as in Chinese (regional).

Qualifications

  • Master degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, materials science or related discipline.

We Offer

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

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Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

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