Application Development Manager Automotive

Profile Middle East LLC; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in advanced thermoplastic solutions in Milano seeks an experienced professional to lead the development of automotive applications using polyamides. The ideal candidate has 5 to 10 years of experience in application development and a solid knowledge of thermoplastic materials. The role includes collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with industry standards, and contributing to sustainability goals. Competitive salary, bonuses, and flexible working conditions offered.

Servizi

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible working hours

Investment in personal development

Competenze

• 5 to 10 years of experience in application development or technical roles focused on automotive applications.
• Solid understanding of thermoplastic materials, especially polyamides.
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier suppliers.

Mansioni

• Lead the development of new automotive applications using thermoplastic materials.
• Translate customer requirements into technical specifications and development projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure successful integration.

Conoscenze

Project management

Technical specifications

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Thermoplastic materials knowledge

Formazione

University degree in plastics, materials science, or mechanical engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you passionate about transforming mobility through advanced thermoplastic solutions? If you have hands‑on experience developing automotive applications — interior, exterior, engine parts, and more — and want to help shape the future with DOMO Chemicals’ flagship polyamide brand TECHNYL®, we’re looking for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new automotive applications using thermoplastic materials, leveraging DOMO’s expertise in polyamide technologies.
• Translate customer and market requirements into technical specifications and development projects, ensuring alignment with automotive standards and performance criteria.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive innovation from concept to industrialisation, including material selection, prototyping, and validation.
• Maintain strong technical relationships with automotive customers, design engineers, and development partners to ensure successful application integration.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to identify new opportunities for polyamide‑based solutions in mobility.
• Contribute to the automotive sector’s sustainability goals by enabling lightweighting, recyclability, and reduced environmental impact through innovative material solutions.

Qualifications

• A university degree in plastics, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in application development or technical roles within the engineering plastics industry, specifically focused on automotive applications.
• Solid understanding of thermoplastic materials (especially polyamides) and their behaviour in automotive environments (e.g., heat resistance, mechanical performance, surface finish).
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier suppliers, including familiarity with design cycles, validation protocols, and industry standards.
• Strong project‑management skills and the ability to work in a matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders.

Benefits

• Inspiring work environment – international, diverse team driving impactful change.
• Competitive salary, performance‑based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model to support work‑life balance.
• Investment in personal and professional development – continuous learning opportunities, technical and soft‑skill training.

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We’re excited to meet a candidate who’s ready to innovate and grow with us. If you see a match, please submit your application or reach out to our hiring team – don’t hesitate to contact us today.