Application Development Manager Automotive

Are you passionate about transforming mobility through advanced thermoplastic solutions? Do you have hands-on experience developing automotive applications (interior, exterior, engine...) ? If so, join DOMO Chemicals and contribute to the evolution of the automotive industry with TECHNYL, our flagship polyamide brand.

As part of our Innovation and R&D team, you will play a pivotal role in developing high-performance, sustainable solutions tailored to the automotive sector. You’ll work closely with R&D project leaders, laboratory teams, and technical experts to translate market needs into innovative applications that meet the demanding requirements of automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers.

Your mission as Application Development Manager – Automotive:

• Lead the development of new automotive applications using thermoplastic materials, leveraging DOMO’s expertise in polyamide technologies.
• Translate customer and market requirements into technical specifications and development projects, ensuring alignment with automotive standards and performance criteria.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation from concept to industrialization, including material selection, prototyping, and validation.
• Maintain strong technical relationships with automotive customers, design engineers, and development partners to ensure successful application integration.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to identify new opportunities for polyamide-based solutions in mobility.
• Contribute to the automotive sector’s sustainability goals by enabling lightweighting, recyclability, and reduced environmental impact through innovative material solutions.

What you bring:

• A university degree in plastics, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in application development or technical roles within the engineering plastics industry, specifically focused on automotive applications.
• Solid understanding of thermoplastic materials (especially polyamides) and their behavior in automotive environments (e.g., heat resistance, mechanical performance, surface finish).
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier suppliers, including familiarity with design cycles, validation protocols, and industry standards.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders.

What we offer:

We offer a unique role exploring new application opportunities for an exciting brand and contributing to company growth within a cross functional international team. You will be mentored by an experienced segment leader, a seasoned and inspiring manager, Laurent, driven by a strong commitment to curiosity and collaboration. This role follows a hybrid model, ideally based near our main Italian site (Arco or Cesano Maderno), combining on-site presence with home office flexibility.

At DOMO Chemicals we also offer :

• Inspiring Work Environment: Be part of an international and diverse team, driving impactful change.
• Competitive Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and the possibility of hybrid work to support your well-being.
• Learning & Growth: We invest in your personal and professional development with continuous learning opportunities, including training on technical skills and soft skills.

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