In this PI Material Engineer role, you will lead the industrialization of new materials, compounds, and manufacturing technologies, transitioning them from R&D into mass production. You will collaborate closely with R&D, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure the successful implementation of new products and processes. Your responsibilities will include evaluating manufacturing readiness, production capability, equipment capacity, and investment requirements for new product launches. You will develop, review, and maintain material specifications, compound formulations, and technical documentation, while also coordinating the qualification and implementation of new raw materials and rubber compounds, ensuring compatibility with existing manufacturing processes. Furthermore, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize material performance, production efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing costs, and conduct material analysis and structured problem-solving to resolve material- and process-related issues.