PI Material Engineer

About the Position

We are looking for a PI Material Engineer to join our team at Continental Tyres (Thailand) Co., Ltd. This role involves industrializing new products and technologies into production, ensuring seamless integration between the plant and R&D.

Responsibilities

• Industrialize new products and new technology into production.
• Ensure close working interface as business partner between plant and R&D.
• Provide technical support by triggering the necessary industrialization activities and business improvement measures.
• Oversee introduction, development, and maintenance of specifications.
• Assess plant readiness based on future R&D requirements in terms of investment and capacity.
• Drive processes to translate R&D requirements into tangible impacts on the plant.
• Initiate Value Leadership measures to improve direct material and process costs according to plant objectives.
• Ensure the introduction of new raw materials and/or compounds on time with consideration of local manufacturing process capabilities.
• Ensure the creation and distribution of all related specifications in the assigned systems.
• Lead structured problem-solving tasks/projects for industrialization challenges in the plant.
• Ensure that internal KPIs are met on a consistent basis and initiate structured problem-solving tasks in case of deviations.
• Promote teamwork and efficient distribution of tasks within the business team concept within the plant organization.
• Supervise and manage projects related to industrialization and continuous improvement.
• Ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls.
• Raise awareness and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties.
• Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards.
• Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Rubber Technology, or a related field.
• Profound experience in compounding, preferably in the Tire industry or other industrial manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in material and compound.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a large international corporation and in complex matrix organizations.
• Demonstrated intercultural sensitivity and inclusive behavior.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work under time pressure.
• Fluent in English communication.

We Offer

• Free lunch, uniform, and company transportation.
• Housing allowance.
• Performance bonus.
• Provident fund.
• Flexible working program.
• Family health care program.
• Group insurance (medical, dental).
• Inclusive and diverse culture.
• Good health and wellness program (e.g., sport clubs, fitness).

About the Company

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.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 55,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.