Celanese

Global producer of chemicals and materials

Automotive Materials Specification Engineer

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A master's degree in Material Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is required.
Fresh graduates interested in automotive materials specification or candidates with at least five years of relevant experience are eligible.
Knowledge of engineering thermoplastics and automotive approval processes is required.
Experience with polymer testing methods and standards, including ISO, ASTM, DIN, and IEC, is required.
Fluent English language skills are required.
For the Frankfurt location, fluent German language skills are required.
Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills are required.
The candidate must be able to drive results, learn with openness and adaptability, facilitate complex issue resolution with a service-oriented mindset, and network with a global perspective.

Responsibilities

Manage Automotive Specification Requests from initiation through the complete approval lifecycle.
Maintain Automotive Specification Request status and documentation in Salesforce.
Interpret OEM and Tier specifications and identify qualification requirements.
Conduct gap analyses and define additional testing needs.
Collect and evaluate data from SAP, blueprints, SharePoint, technical data sheets, and historical approval packages.
Perform statistical analysis of multi-lot production data.
Coordinate testing requests with laboratories and technical teams.
Assemble, review, and submit customer approval data packages.
Maintain approved specification information in relevant systems.
Drive continuous improvement of Automotive Specification Request processes.

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and results-driven Automotive Materials Specification Engineer to manage Automotive Specification Requests (ASRs) from initiation through approval. The role serves as a key interface between Product Specialists, laboratories, commercial teams, and automotive OEM/Tier customers.

Responsibilities

Manage Automotive Specification Requests throughout the complete approval lifecycle.
Maintain ASR status and documentation in Salesforce (SFDC).
Interpret OEM and Tier specifications and identify qualification requirements.
Conduct gap analyses and define additional testing needs.
Collect and evaluate data from SAP, Blueprints, SharePoint, TDSs, and historical approval packages.
Perform statistical analysis of multi-lot production data.
Coordinate testing requests with laboratories and technical teams.
Assemble, review, and submit customer approval data packages.
Maintain approved specification information in relevant systems.
Drive continuous improvement of ASR processes.

Qualifications

Qualification

Master's degree in Material Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Fresh graduates interested in automotive materials specification field or minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of engineering thermoplastics and automotive approval processes.
Experience with polymer testing methods and standards (ISO, ASTM, DIN, IEC).
Fluent English language skills. For Frankfurt location we are also looking for fluent German language skills.
Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
Proven ability to drive results.
Openness and adaptability to learn.
Service oriented mindset, able to facilitate complex issue's resolution.
Global thinking and networking skills.

About the Team

Join our collaborative team serving as the key interface between innovation and customer success in the automotive industry. Based in Meyrin, Switzerland or Frankfurt-Hoechst, Germany.

Rewards/Benefits

Opportunity to work with leading automotive manufacturers
Professional development in cutting-edge materials technology
Highly visible role within a global team

Please note that we don't support relocation for this position.

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About the Company

Celanese

Global producer of chemicals and materials

Celanese produces and sells a wide range of chemical products and engineered materials for global customers in multiple industries. Its acetyl chain family, including acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), and acetic anhydride, serves as building blocks for coatings, adhesives, and textiles, while its engineered materials include high-performance polymers and composites for automotive, electronics, and medical applications. The company differentiates itself through a broad product portfolio, a strong emphasis on material science, global supply capabilities, and customer-specific formulations backed by ongoing research and development. Its goal is to deliver material solutions that meet customer needs across industries, supported by robust R&D and reliable supply to drive growth for both Celanese and its partners.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Irving, TX
Founded: 1918

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