Product Developer (m/f/d)

Are you result oriented and willing to challenge the status quo? Welcome to LyondellBasell!

For our German sites in Bayreuth we are looking for a

 Product Developer (m/f/d)

Development of new Polypropylene Compounds for Transportation (eg. Automotive OEM’s).

Support product optimization, claim investigations, savings efforts and new raw materials

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Product development of new PPC compounds for specific OEM’s (eg. BMW, Mercedes, …) of the Transportation segment according to Product Development Procedures.
• Understand market trends, customer / end user needs and translate those into products / technology to be developed.
• Initiate cost reduction programs together with the product responsible Centre of Excellence and Asset Management.
• Support evaluation Recycling materials for the use in PP Compounds with the Centre of Excellence
• Interface with Manufacturing and Asset Management.
• Support complaint analysis and conception of corrective actions on plant level.
• Interface with key account teams and define short-term products / application improvement programs.

Qualifications

• University degree in scientific areas, preferred with PhD and good experience in polymers and application technologies with good mathematical and physical skills.
• Good understanding of PPC properties and customer as well as production needs and the influencing factors
• Project management culture, teamwork and problem solving approach.
• Experience in inter-functional projects and resource management.
• Professionalism, creativity and enthusiasm to get things done and to raise consensus / commitment in others
• Good communication skills and teamwork with a wide range of hierarchies
• German (fluent), English (fluent), additional language preferred

What makes us attractive – your perspectives?

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to three days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

Interested ?

Register your CV and apply via our online portal by clicking on the “apply” button. Please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Team  at karriere@lyondellbasell.com for more details.

We are LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.  As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.