Application Development Manager (m/f/d) - with salary expectations

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18.000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

Shape the future of specialty films with us and bring innovative solutions to the world.

At Covestro, we develop high-quality, customized technical specialty film solutions for customers in the Automotive, Medical, and Security segments within our strategic business unit Specialty Films. As a global provider with production sites in Europe, North America, and Asia, we are looking for reinforcement for our dedicated team.

In addition to our diverse benefits, a full-time position offers an attractive starting salary between €89,400/year and €108,500/year plus a variable component. The starting compensation depends on your qualifications and professional experience.

Your Mission with Us

• You initiate and lead application technology projects with new or existing film products and develop innovative applications in close collaboration with the Commercial Operations organization

• Coordinating technical activities in alignment with Research & Development and Product Management according to strategic direction is your responsibility

• Along the value chain, you support customers and partners with your technical expertise and find customized solutions

• You actively scout and benchmark new technologies in the film processing industry and secure your own developments through patents

• With a keen eye for future trends in the film market, you identify new business potential and regularly exchange ideas with colleagues from other regions

• By conducting product and application training sessions and participating in trade shows and conferences, you represent Covestro as a technical expert

Your Convincing Profile

• You have successfully completed a technical degree – ideally in plastics processing or have a comparable qualification

• Several years of experience in application technology or development – preferably focusing on films or plastics (ideally in the automotive sector) – distinguishes you

• A strategic and analytical mindset enables you to translate complex customer requirements into technical solutions

• Your strong customer orientation and excellent communication skills help you successfully build relationships with customers and internal stakeholders

• You enjoy working in intercultural teams and impress with your strong networking abilities across national borders

• Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken, complete your profile

This position requires (inter)national travel availability of approximately 30%.

This position is generally full-time. Would you like to work part-time? Feel free to apply in this case as well, indicating your desired percentage.

For initial questions, please contact Isabell Ramrath (isabell.ramrath@covestro.com).

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Perfection? Not required!

The requirements are not met 100%, but you are still interested in the position? Are you curious, courageous and colorful as we are? No problem!

We'll tackle this together - as a team! With proper onboarding and tailored development opportunities.

Apply now!

We look forward to receive your application! Become #1ofUs!

Anyone who wants to contribute to a better world with Covestro can also expect a lot.

We want you to feel at home at Covestro. To feel you’re treated fairly and transparently. That means financial security, a healthy work-life balance and generous benefits.

Specifically, it means for us: flexible working hours, the compatibility of family and work, active health promotion and the ability to convert part of your salary into long-term or retirement savings. And that's not all.

Sounds exciting? Find out more about Covestro and our benefits here: 

https://www.career.covestro.de/de/about-covestro/covestro-as-an-employer/employee-benefits  

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Covestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.