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Dr. Mirco Gronitzki

Questioner · DISC type c
Technical Leader Lubricated Tribosystems at Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
📍 Wertheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Dr. Mirco Gronitzki is an Industrial Director at Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, specializing in sealing technology, tribology, and high-temperature plastics. With a Ph. D. from Leibniz Universität Hannover, he focuses on stabilizing global production processes for new products. He has a background in managing development and technical leadership, driving innovation in materials and design.

He is a published author, writing articles and white papers on the benefits and applications of polymer seals in the automotive industry, particularly for high-performance transmissions. He often shares his expertise on topics like material selection, low-friction benefits, and custom design solutions to meet evolving market demands for efficiency and durability.

He was awarded the Dr. Jürgen Ulderup Prize for his outstanding doctoral thesis.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Technical Leader Lubricated Tribosystems
Job Level
Senior
Location
Wertheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Personality Overview

How Dr. shows up

Value Seeker
Systematic
Not Easily Convinced

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions. They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.

Priorities

Topics Dr. cares about

Automotive Sealing
Writes extensively on high-performance plastic seals for automotive transmissions, braking systems, and powertrain applications, emphasizing wear resistance and efficiency.
High-Performance Polymers
Focuses on materials like PEEK, PAI (Meldin®), and other thermoplastics that offer superior thermal resistance and durability in demanding industrial environments.
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Career

Work history

11-2021
Technical Leader Lubricated Tribosystems
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
7-2020 - 11-2021
Industrial Director
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
5-2016 - 7-2020
Manager TechCenter + Technical Manager
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
11-2009 - 11-2013
Prokurist
LS Kunststofftechnologie GmbH
11-2006 - 12-2009
Head of Engineering
LS Kunststofftechnologie GmbH
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Education
Doktor (Ph.D.)
Leibniz Universität Hannover
10-1993 - 3-1999
Diplom-Ingenieur
Leibniz Universität Hannover
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

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