Sabic Gelsenkirchen
With a team of more than 380 employees locally, a unique collaboration and exceptional cohesion in Gelsenkirchen, we are running four polymer assets with a total yearly production volume of approximately one million metric tons of polymer products, which find their final usage in an uncountable number of applications in our daily lives.
The proud history dates back to the late 50s with the construction and successful commissioning of the first polyethylene plant followed by a large expansion with two polypropylene plants in the late 60s. Over time, with strong focus and relentless commitment on continuous growth, the site has been converted and expanded to today’s configuration of two polyethylene and two polypropylene plants, of which two each are world scale assets. The most recent very significant expansion with startup of a new HDPE (bimodal) plant has been realized in 2008.
The advantage of being located next to the olefins plants of Ruhr Oel GmbH – BP Gelsenkirchen and additionally being connected to the European Ethylene Pipeline (ARG) and Propylene Pipeline (PRG), means a well-secured supply of the required feedstocks ethylene and propylene as well as a strong integration and position in the European Petrochemical Association.
Today and in the future, the Gelsenkirchen plants are cornerstones and indispensable contributors for a successful and sustainable business in Europe.
Are you an ambitious engineer or scientist looking for a project leader role within the automotive department of one of the world’s leading petrochemical companies? Do you have experience in one of the following disciplines: Heavy Trucks, Lighting, Electrical & Electronics or Vehicle Body Systems (Interiors, Exteriors, Chassis, Powertrain). Continue reading because SABIC is currently seeking a:
(Senior) Automotive Project Leader
Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, fulltime
About the position
The automotive department is part of the Technology & Innovation (T&I) organization within SABIC Innovative Plastics. The purpose of this department is to develop and validate innovative solutions combining products with design and manufacturing know-how. This requires strong collaboration between all T&I Departments, and with our customers, in order to conduct complete validations based on real parts. The development of our business is also based on a common approach with contributions from Marketing, Product Management and Commercial, which enables us to develop T&I solutions that match market needs. The automotive department is a global team located in the Netherlands, US, China and India and consequently needs to develop a worldwide network with academics and industrial partners.
Main tasks and responsibilities
• Lead and drive technical programs from start to commercialization in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders (Technology & Innovation, Marketing, Product Management, Commercial, customers and external parties) to grow the automotive portfolio which will help achieve the SABIC 2025 vision.
• Manage all project deliverables in an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach with other T&I functions, including maintaining the project management tool up-to-date.
• Proactively communicate with project members and business stakeholders on project progress towards business goals and address potential gaps/barriers. Actively participate in project reviews and project gate reviews.
• Provide technical expertise in understanding and evaluating materials/application needs through testing and prototyping. Translate market needs into clear technical requirements.
• Scope, evaluate and screen existing solutions to help establish firm base for technical program initiation.
• Interface with intellectual property team to maintain and ensure Intellectual Property coverage in the scope of their projects.
• Follow market trends and customer needs. Propose pipeline programs to address these needs.
• Ensure activities are compliant with safety, regulatory and intellectual property requirements.
• BSc., MSc. or PhD. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Electrical Engineering.
• 10 years’ experience in the automotive industry preferred (i.e. OEMs, suppliers or contractors).
• Knowledge of materials, preferably polymeric or composite.
• Knowledge of plastic parts design and manufacturing is an advantage.
• Significant experience in project management.
• Strong command of English language.
• Flexibility to travel within Europe.
• Willing to relocate to the Netherlands.
Our offer
We are offering excellent primary and secondary working conditions and support when relocating to the Netherlands. You have the opportunity to share your future in a growing international company in an ambitious, professional and dynamic environment.
About SABIC
SABIC, headquartered in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), is one of the world's top six petrochemical companies and is the largest non-oil company in the Middle East. SABIC is the world’s largest producer of methanol, granular urea, mono-ethylene glycol,
MTBE and engineering plastics, as well as the third largest global player in polyethylene and forth largest in polyolefins and polypropylene. In Europe, SABIC is a major producer of plastics, chemicals and innovative plastics and employs nearly 6,000 people.
SABIC's strategic business unit, Innovative Plastics, has its main European office in Bergen Op Zoom (The Netherlands). The European head office for our strategic business units, Polymers and Chemicals, is based in Sittard (The Netherlands). Sales of plastics and chemicals is managed via an extensive network of local sales offices throughout Europe, while main Manufacturing and Research facilities are based at several locations in the Netherlands, Germany, UK, Italy, Austria, Belgium and Spain.
The essence of SABIC is about powering ambition. Through what we do and how we do it, we power the ambitions of our customers, the society in which we operate, our business partners and our employees. Our focus puts our customers’ success at the heart of what we do. It also fuels individual development. It is grounded in a deep understanding of what customers want and what we can best offer them. To achieve this we invest strongly in our most important asset – our employees.
We want to help you develop a career with us that challenges you in ways that really make you come alive. Make your career happen with SABIC!
Are you the Senior Automotive Project Leader we are looking for?
Do not hesitate and apply now by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below!
SABIC has outsourced the search and selection for this position to Jurczik DeBlauw. Jurczik DeBlauw is an international executive search firm for permanent and interim management positions in the industrial sector.
Agency calls are not appreciated.
Keywords: project management, automotive, lighting, trucks, vehicle body, car, OEM, interior, plastics, composites, polymer, marketing, electrical, electronics, material design, materials, chemical, chemistry, mechanical, engineering, science, product design, process engineering, R&D.
| Education Backgrounds: |
Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering |
| Specialties: |
Automotive Civil Engineering |
| Education Level: |
Undergraduate (Bachelors) Postgraduate (Masters) Doctorate (PH.D) |
| Experience: |
10 - 15 years > 15 years |
| Languages spoken: |
Dutch English |
| Job Location: | Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands |
Type: Job
Deadline: 7th October 2014
Job reference (ID): 7702
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