Assistant Manager Materials - PFRP temp 31.12.2024 in Herzogenaurach bei Adidas

Assistant Manager Materials - PFRP temp 31.12.2024 (m/f/d) in Herzogenaurach bei Adidas

Adidas

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

Provide and be the access point to expert materials engineering knowledge critical to successful product and process innovations.

Work collaboratively within the adidas Innovation Team to work as an expert in a publicly funded research project (PFRP).

Within the expert work it is critical to provide expertise in the laboratory testing of specimens and to document the results in expert-reports to bring them back to our internal and external partners in the PFRP.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support process engineers with testing and analysis to optimize chemical processes for performance and durability
Carry out testing to build a library of detailed knowledge on properties essential for functional performance
Support process improvement initiatives for innovative materials with testing and analysis
Inspect and evaluate failed components to determine likely causes and potential solutions
Employ testing procedure to ensure material properties remain consistent when scaling up from prototype to production
Support external materials research and development projects with in-house, sport-specific insight and testing

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Educate and train colleagues by sharing knowledge on an on-going basis
Prepare concept and results-based reports and presentations, communicating to technical and non-technical audiences
Stay connected to relevant current and upcoming research, technologies, methods, and industry trends. Build an effective information network
Identify and partner with industry-leading organizations to extend the capability of the team
Consider legal implications of innovative concepts, working with the legal team to protect product, technology, innovation, process, and design

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Curiosity for science and engineering along with a passion for making insights in the field of sport
Fluent English, German advantageous
Cooperate well, develop and maintain relationships
Work independently as well as part of a team
Plan working time efficiently, balancing short term tasks with long term goals
Strong analytical skills, solution driven and result oriented
Ability to travel domestically and internationally

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in a relevant engineering field
3 years of working experiences within engineering or research projects

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.

RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Manager Materials - PFRP temp 31.12.2024 (m/f/d)

BRAND:

adidas

LOCATION:

Herzogenaurach

TEAM:

Engineering

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Temp