Position Overview
Job Description
1. Introduction of New and Alternative Raw Materials
Introduce and qualify new and alternative chemical raw materials for tire production following defined procedures and process steps.Hold global responsibility for raw material introduction activities to meet R&D technical and processing requirements.Organize and coordinate approval processes for new and alternative raw materials.Define, establish, and continuously improve raw material specifications.Organize material provision and lead technical negotiations with suppliers regarding raw material specifications.Drive continuous improvement of company-wide raw material specification and approval systems.2. Raw Material Investigation and Evaluation
Initiate and coordinate chemical raw material and compound evaluations at laboratory and plant level.Ensure compound and tire performance, stability, and quality meet Continental...