Foaming Lab Advanced Coordinator

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; San Luis Potosí; Presencial; MXN 641,000 - 916,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive group in San Luis Potosí is seeking a chemist to manage laboratory resources and conduct complex chemical analyses. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in the automotive or manufacturing sector. Responsibilities include overseeing lab operations, training staff, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Join us to shape the future of mobility!

Formación

• Graduate degree required, specialized in PU foam chemistry.
• 3+ years of professional experience in automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Proven ability to lead functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Manage daily laboratory operations and analytical methods.
• Interpret results and present findings to interdisciplinary teams.
• Train and mentor lab staff on techniques and safety protocols.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication

Independence

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or related field

Herramientas

Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy

Karl Fischer titration

Quantitative titration

Near-Infrared (NIR)

Descripción del empleo

What awaits you?

Your mission is to manage the lab’s resources, perform complex chemical analyses, and translate the results into actionable insights that support product development and series production quality.

• Oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring the effective use of various instrumental analytical methods such as quantitative titration, Near-Infrared (NIR), Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and chemical sample preparation.
• Interpret and evaluate analysis results, presenting findings clearly to interdisciplinary teams and process partners across development, series production, and suppliers.
• Actively contribute to defining target values and quality control protocols for both development and series production phases.
• Manage laboratory resources, including equipment maintenance, inventory control, and procurement of materials and consumables.
• Train and mentor lab staff and interns on essential laboratory techniques, safety protocols, and best analytical practices.

What should you bring along?

We are seeking a chemist or materials scientist with a graduate degree, specialized expertise in PU foam chemistry, and proven analytical skills.

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally with professional experience in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field specializing in PU foams.
• In-depth knowledge of instrumental chemical analysis is essential.
• Strong background in analytical chemistry, preferably with experience in titration and, ideally, expertise in Karl Fischer titration (water content analysis) and/or the analysis of isocyanates and polyols in PU foam.
• Experience in applying and evaluating physical-chemical tests, along with adherence to safe laboratory practices in well‑equipped facilities.
• 3+ years of professional experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Proven ability to lead functional teams, with excellent communication skills and the discipline to work independently and in a structured manner.
• Business fluent in English.

Are you motivated and would you like to shape tomorrow's mobility with us? Apply now!

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