Overview

As R&D; Manager for the rubber business, you define and drive the global R&D; strategy and steer new product development for rubber power transmission belts. You lead an interdisciplinary team and coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing and Sales to ensure market success. You optimize designs, materials and processes for performance and cost efficiency, while ensuring compliance and sustainability.

The role involves international travel to China and India and reports to the Rubber Product Line Manager.

Compensaciones / Beneficios Competitive compensation package

Adaptable benefits program

Learning and development opportunities

On-the-job training within a global organization

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsabilidades

Define and execute mid- and long-term global R&D; strategy aligned with corporate objectives

Lead and develop the R&D; team (product engineering, materials, laboratory and testing)

Drive new product development and continuous improvement of rubber power transmission belts

Research, develop and validate rubber compounds, reinforcements and surface treatments

Improve product performance (durability, energy efficiency, noise, vibration, thermal and chemical resistance)

Optimize materials, designs and processes for cost reduction and efficiency

Ensure compliance with technical standards, regulations and customer requirements

Define and oversee product testing, validation and homologation





Manage R&D; budget, priorities and resource allocation

Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing and Sales for industrialization and market success

Support customer technical needs and product troubleshooting

Resolve product issues with Quality and Engineering to ensure reliability

Contribute to sustainability and regulatory compliance initiatives

Monitor technology and market trends and foster collaboration with suppliers and external partners

Promote Health & Safety and Environmental practices within the technical organization

Requisitos principales Engineering degree (Industrial, Chemical, Materials or similar)

5+ years of experience in industrial R&D;, preferably in rubber or elastomer products

Proven experience managing technical teams and projects

Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and testing

Leadership, analytical mindset and business orientation

Willingness to travel nationally and internationally

Awareness and commitment to Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental principles

Strong organization and time management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and agendas simultaneously

Strong team leadership, team building and facilitation skills

Fluent in Spanish and English leadership analytical mindset collaboration rubber compound development reinforcements and surface treatments materials science

📌 R&D Manager Rubber (Barcelona)
🏢 Ammeraal Beltech
📍 Barcelona