Product Engineering Manager (electrocoating)
Production, Operations and R&D
Wuppertal, Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)
Ref: JXQ362
November 8, 2018
ENGINEERING
FUNCTIONS
- Serve as technical spokesperson to customer materials engineering and paint manufacturing groups.
- Technical support activities include handling customer technical inquiries and complaints as well as working with the R&D organization to develop rapid customer response.
- Assist with the development of future product strategies.
- Support new product launches and technology transfers in other regions.
- Manage Quality Documentation for new product developments and submissions.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other technical field.
- Must possess at least 7-10 years of relevant automotive and/or coatings industry experience to include a combination of technical, operational, and commercial roles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence and impact others.
- Experience working in an R&D environment and bringing new products to market is highly preferred.
- Proven problem-solving and analytical skills with data-based decision-making capability.
- Fluent in English
- Strong IT, computer, and data processing skills. Proficiency in MS Office is a must.