Europe-Based Polymer R&D & Product Innovation Engineer

Amcor Limited; Zele; À distance; EUR 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Amcor is seeking a Product Development Engineer at our Zele site in Belgium. You will lead polymer formulation work and extrusion-line industrialization for agricultural baler- and industrial stretch wrap films within the Global R&D organization, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and reporting to the Product Development Manager.

The role requires a broad chemical background, proficiency in Dutch and English, and willingness to travel within Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in (Applied) Sciences (Chemistry, Polymers, Material Sciences) or equivalent by experience.
• A broad chemical background.
• Specific expertise in polymers is an asset
• Project management experience is an asset
• Fluency in Dutch and English

Responsabilités

• Responsible for project management of appointed development programs in R&D.
• Define correct polymer formulations and relevant extrusion lines for industrialization of the products based on specification and business needs.
• Keep system up to date and correct for proper product specification-management
• Looking for, testing and coordinating alternative raw materials, masterbatches and additives by close cooperation with procurement and suppliers.
• Advisor in raw material switches on request of procurement and planning.
• Implementing, coordinating and reporting internal trials.
• Provide guidance in case of operational issues when linked to R&D related projects.
• Involved in claim handling and troubleshooting in case of possible R&D concept failure.
• Optimizing R&D efficiency in data management, know-how transfer and processes.
• Contributing to company vision and goals, with focus on safety
• Communicate cross-functionally with wider teams and external parties
• Coordination and effective communication with several functions and levels in the organization.
• Innovative thinking to find new and more effective solutions to drive for results.
• High responsiveness, flexibility and availability.
• Capable to work in autonomy and in teams.

Connaissances

Dutch

English

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in (Applied) Sciences

Description du poste

Amcor is seeking a Product Development Engineer at our Zele site in Belgium. You will lead polymer formulation work and extrusion-line industrialization for agricultural baler- and industrial stretch wrap films within the Global R&D organization, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and reporting to the Product Development Manager.

The role requires a broad chemical background, proficiency in Dutch and English, and willingness to travel within Europe.