Textile & PUR foams Senior Development (Operational Development)

Continental Group Sector ContiTech; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Senior Development Specialist in Mexico with deep expertise in textiles (circular knit, non-woven, woven) and PUR foams for the region, serving San Luis Potosí and Winchester, USA. The role drives advanced development projects, acting as a technical lead and knowledge source for the team.

The ideal candidate will oversee complex projects, contribute to state-of-the-art development, and collaborate with project teams and customers to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor's in Textile, Materials, Chemical Engineering or related fields with strong textiles and PUR foams experience.
• More than 3 years of technical industry experience.
• Proven project management experience in major projects.
• Experience on international projects (>1 year).
• High English skills.

Skills

Textiles

PUR foams

Project management

International projects

English proficiency

Education

Master in Textile Engineering

Bachelor in Textile Engineering

Master in Materials Engineering

Bachelor in Materials Engineering

Master in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Textile & PUR foams Senior Development (Operational Development)

• Full-time
• Working Time: Full Time

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe, and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

This position as Senior Development Specialist comprises great knowledge in textiles (circular knit, non-woven, woven, etc.) and PUR foams for the region, making a strong know-how and service to both plants San Luis Potosi and WInchester, USA.

The function is responsible for successful completion of complex development projects and incorporates the role of a technical expert. With this it strongly contributes to state of the art knowledge in the development team.

As advanced technical specialist the Senior Development Specialist works on novel ideas & innovations and consults project teams, peers and customers.

• Master / Bachelor in Textile Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related degrees with strong experience in textiles and PUR foams.
• > 3 years of technical experience in industry
• Proven project management experience in major projects
• Successfully completed projects with high complexity
• > 1 year experience in international projects
• High English skills.

At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.