R&D Project Manager

Monitor HR Consulting; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

I-Coats NV, located in Berchem, Antwerp, is searching for a Project Manager to oversee the development of innovative coatings for industrial applications. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate closely with customers to create tailored solutions and ensure the transition from laboratory testing to production.

The ideal candidate will have experience in R&D and a strong technical background. Responsibilities include analyzing challenges, overseeing testing, and contributing to the company's technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing advanced coatings tailored to customer applications.
• Ability to analyze technical challenges and develop testing trajectories.
• Strong collaboration skills with laboratory teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced coatings in co-creation with customers.
• Analyze technical challenges and translate them into development trajectories.
• Evaluate coating performance based on test results.

Job description

I-Coats NV is an internationally active SME, founded in 2006 and based in Berchem (Antwerp), Belgium. With a team of approximately 10 employees, the company develops and commercializes innovative overlay finishes and coatings for ropes, nets and steel cables. Through production partners, its products are supplied worldwide to customers across Europe, the United States, Canada, China and Korea. With an annual turnover of €6 million and 90% export activity, I-Coats is a dynamic and internationally oriented company with strong growth ambitions.

Project Manager

Your role

In this role, you will take a leading position in the development of coatings for customer‑specific applications, operating at the intersection of R&D and practical implementation. You will act both as a technical expert and as a project lead, playing a key role in translating customer needs into high‑performance and innovative coating solutions.

As Project Manager, you will be end‑to‑end responsible for the development and implementation of tailor‑made coatings for industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced coatings in co‑creation with customers, tailored to their specific applications and requirements.
• Analyze technical challenges and translate them into concrete development and testing trajectories.
• Work closely with the laboratory team in setting up, executing and interpreting tests. You will evaluate coating performance and make adjustments based on test results and customer feedback.
• Identify new applications and innovation opportunities with both existing and prospective customers.
• Ensure a smooth transition from laboratory results to effective production and closely monitor the implementation process.
• Safeguard technical know‑how and actively contribute to the further development of expertise within I-Coats’ product niche.
• Report directly to the Technical Director.