Polymer R&D & Product Development Lead

Jobtailor; Zele; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jobtailor in Belgium seeks a project-driven R&D specialist to define polymer formulations and coordinate extrusion lines for industrialization, ensuring accurate product specifications and robust data management.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, planning and external suppliers, oversee internal trials, and guide raw material decisions while driving safety and the company vision in development activities. Fluency in Dutch and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in (Applied) Sciences (Chemistry, Polymers, Material Sciences) or equivalent by experience.
• 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

Connaissances

Broad chemical background

Polymers expertise

Project management experience

Dutch and English fluency

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in (Applied) Sciences (Chemistry, Polymers, Material Sciences)

Description du poste

Jobtailor in Belgium seeks a project-driven R&D specialist to define polymer formulations and coordinate extrusion lines for industrialization, ensuring accurate product specifications and robust data management.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, planning and external suppliers, oversee internal trials, and guide raw material decisions while driving safety and the company vision in development activities. Fluency in Dutch and English is required.