Textile Reinforcement Materials Developer

• Full-time
• Referral Bonus : No
• Working Time: Full Time

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

ContiTechis one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continentalgroup sectoroffers its customers reliable,safeand convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and abovethe ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

• Development of newtextile reinforcement materials (fabrics, cords)for ContiTech products, like power transmission and conveyor belts, hoses, etc.(worldwide responsibility)
• Development oftextile reinforcedrubber composite technologies
• Definition of technical specificationsand requirements
• Support serial introduction of newtextilesandproductsthereof, including smpling, lab testing/evaluation, manufacturing, product testing
• ProvideMaterials scienceexpertise, drive knowledge sharing, and supportin problem-solving
• Central R&D contactfor ContiTechand suppliers worldwide
• Maintain our technology leadership,drivesustainability & innovation
• Identify and implement optimization potentials
• Drive activities to improve and standardize procedures as a part of a lean and agile organization
• Lead cross-functional, internationalprojects
• Close cooperation with Purchasing, Process Development, Product Development, material testing labs

• Academic degree inTextile Engineering,Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar qualification
• Experience in development of technical textiles (cords,yarns, fabrics)
• Experience in development of reinforced rubber or composites materials
• Knowledge intextile materials testingmethods
• Strong analytical skills - problem solving, decision making, data classification, examination of correlations, etc.
• Strong customer-oriented thinking, ownership, and collaboration skills
• Sense of urgency in completing projects on time and effectively
• Intercultural fluency

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.

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