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For our German site in Frankfurt am Main in Germany we are looking for an Application Development Lead – Wire & Cable (m/f/d) Chemical Industry.

Come Join an Inclusive Team:

The Industry Application Development Lead (m/f/d) for Wire and Cable Solutions supports LyondellBasell's polyolefins innovation strategy by driving the development of products and solutions for priority applications in selected industries and end-markets for Wire and Cable. Key responsibilities of the position include gathering market intelligence from customers and other value chain players (brand owners, machine manufacturers, standardization bodies, etc.), understanding emerging needs, developing new technical solutions for customers, and supporting the commercialization of LyondellBasell polymers in new and existing applications. The primary focus of the position is on value generation through focused innovation.

Lead application development activities and provide technical direction for current and future industry applications
Act as a recognized technical expert, supporting R&D, Industry Marketing, Sales, and other key stakeholders
Drive application and product development projects in collaboration with strategic customers and cross-functional teams
Leverage deep expertise in market requirements, materials, processing technologies, and application equipment to develop innovative solutions
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to ensure efficient execution of development initiatives and business objectives
Translate the company's long-term strategy into actionable goals, development priorities, and resource plans
Identify market trends, customer needs, and emerging opportunities to create value-added solutions and business growth
Develop and implement tools, systems, and processes that enhance technical service, application development, and project management effectiveness
Manage projects using sound financial analysis and project management practices to achieve successful outcomes
Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and change by ensuring

University technical degree preference in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering or Chemistry or equivalent qualification
Minimum 15 years of experience in the polymer or polyolefin industry, ideally in polypropylene, polyethylene, infrastructure or building & construction applications
A general knowledge of High and Low Density polyethylene, Polypropylene and Catalloy resin technologies with a business/market focus is desired
Exposure to Polymers business preferred
Fluent English is required. Additional European language skills are an advantage
This position will require approximately 30% travel mostly within the EU region

Attractive remuneration with thirteenth monthly salary
Global bonus program
Company Car
Various work schedules and mobile working
30 days vacation and other time off options
Wide range of further training opportunities through the LYB University
Additional long-term care insurance (CareFlex)
Company pension scheme
Urban Sports Club membership
Company medical department including physiotherapy practice on site
Canteen on site
Employee discounts

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