R&D Process and Regulations Analyst

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

As an R&D Process and Regulations Analyst, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining local/regional R&D processes, documentation, and training. You will serve as a quality coach and support the execution of the global R&D strategy through the following key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the regional R&D strategy in alignment with the R&D management team, ensuring implementation of supporting tools, methods, and regulatory compliance
• Maintain and adapt the "Development process" as the core process for the business unit in the region
• Execute a sound master data strategy, ensuring global standardisation, adaptability, and regulatory compliance
• Safeguard compliance with chemical, legal, and safety regulations whilst maintaining alignment with local authorities
• Serve as the regional quality coach, implementing and training standardized quality tools (e.g. FMEA) and maintaining quality awareness standards
• Set up and maintain the R&D work infrastructure in the region, ensuring uniform understanding and proper administration of organizational policies
• Act as the regional regulatory representative and expert network contact for the business unit
• Support the chemical strategy development through cross-functional collaboration and maintain contact with development, sales, and business development teams to identify opportunities for new products and solutions

• Bachelor's degree or above, with a background in science or engineering is preferred
• Familiar with Product Development Process Knowledge, Business Process Knowledge
• At least 1 year of experience in automotive project management, with familiarity with APQP.
• Have a strong passion for R&D quality and be highly creative
• Good leadership skills, Strategic Thinking , Collaboration
• Good at Communciation (across cultures and languajes)
• Proficient in English

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