Head of Department Materials Lab

In our Materials Lab, material-specific functional and service life tests as well as simulations are performed. You are responsible for the smooth organization and management of the department and thus guarantee the guarantee of the material requirements of our products throughout the life cycle. You lead and organize the development team consisting of 6 engineers and technicians and design the respective development processes. You focus on efficient communication with each other and with other internal interfaces You define the foundations and define company-wide material guidelines, coordinate test packages and thus ensure compliance with materl requirements in all process steps The material-specific basic research, product development and selection along the life cycle of the entire product range in the field of polymers and other organic materials, tribology, joining techniques and corrosion and wear protection systems also belong to your tasks You work in external research projects (e.g. with VDMA) as well as in standardization bodies with Your department advises all internal interfaces in terms of material engineering; from production, assembly to clarification in matters of interpretation You keep an overview of current research and new technologies, evaluate them and implement them in the company

You have a completed master's degree in materials sciences or materials technology You have already collected at least five years of specific professional experience and leadership experience in a development department dealing with corrosion and wear protection Very good knowledge of elastomers, lubricants and plastics are essential for this role A sophisticated communication strength as well as organizational ability are yours Ideally, you have already been able to gain good knowledge with SAP ECTR Very good knowledge of MS Office is also important You have very good German and English skills (level C1)

Attractive remuneration occupational pension schemes 30 days holiday per year Up to 14 additional free days due to sliding time reduction The possibility to provide mobile services on individual days throughout Germany Flexible working hours at a 40-hour working week Grant for childcare costs of up to 150 € net monthly per child In-house canteen with varied and high quality food through our own chefs Employer-funded Premium Job Ticket for a relaxed approach, on weekends also for the family in the RMV area Own company physician with extensive health care (e.g. influenza protection vaccination) Free staff parking in sufficient number Numerous other social and additional services such as bike leasing or corporate benefits Various training opportunities through our Edith Sandvoss Academy A collegial working atmosphere and a future-proof perspective Structured onboarding for a successful start