Sustainable Polyurethane R&D Engineer: Innovate and Lead

Carpenter; Wetteren; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Attractive wage and extra legal ben ef

Opportunity to travel occasionally

Résumé du poste

Carpenter Engineered Foams Belgium BV is seeking an R&D Engineer for Sustainable Innovation to advance polyurethane foam development with a strong focus on environmental impact. You will drive sustainability assessments, energy- and resource-efficiency improvements, and align with ESG regulations.

As an integral part of the R&D team, you will coordinate cross-functional efforts, manage projects, and translate customer and regulatory requirements into tangible R&D actions, while traveling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline.
• Strong project management, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Knowledge of sustainable practices, life cycle assessments (LCA) and ESG regulations is a plus.
• Experience in R&D with a focus on sustainable innovation within the chemical industry is a plus.
• Experience with polyurethane chemistry or polymer materials is a strong plus.

Responsabilités

• Conduct life cycle assessments (LCA), carbon footprint and sustainability index calculations.
• Monitor sustainability, ESG and regulatory developments relevant to the chemical and polyurethane industry.
• Translate sustainability metrics into concrete improvement recommendations considering People, Planet, Profit.
• Develop solutions to improve the sustainability profile of polyurethane foams and processing routes.
• Lead innovation projects, coordinate cross-functional teams and external collaborators to meet milestones.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify opportunities for sustainable product development.

Connaissances

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Willing to travel

Fluent English

Formation

Master's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Environmental Science/Sustainability

Description du poste

Carpenter Engineered Foams Belgium BV is seeking an R&D Engineer for Sustainable Innovation to advance polyurethane foam development with a strong focus on environmental impact. You will drive sustainability assessments, energy- and resource-efficiency improvements, and align with ESG regulations.

As an integral part of the R&D team, you will coordinate cross-functional efforts, manage projects, and translate customer and regulatory requirements into tangible R&D actions, while traveling