R&D project leader Flame Retardant expert

DOMO Chemicals; Leuna; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inspiring Work Environment

Competitive Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Learning & Growth

Job summary

A leader in polyamide solutions is seeking an experienced R&D Project Leader to drive innovation in flame-retardant formulations. You will lead strategic projects, collaborate with labs and commercial teams, and support customer engagement. The role requires a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Polymer Science and at least 5 years of experience in plastics formulation. This position is based in Leuna, Germany, and offers a competitive salary along with benefits that promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plastics formulation for injection molding.
• Strong knowledge of formulation and processing technologies.
• Customer orientation and curiosity.
• Project leadership and transversal management skills.
• Innovation mindset and execution drive.
• Excellent communication skills (presentations, reports).
• Fluency in English.
• Team spirit, customer orientation, curiosity, and proactivity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute development projects for new polyamide solutions.
• Lead exploratory projects for emerging technologies.
• Translate customer needs into technical specifications.
• Collaborate on raw material evaluations and validations.
• Provide technical support on local product development.

Skills

Knowledge of polymer properties

Flame-retardant formulation

Project leadership

Innovation mindset

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in English

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Polymer Science, Material Science, or Chemistry

Job description

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You are passionate about polymers? You are a strong team player and are at ease in project mode? you want to contribute to the ambitious innovation pipeline of our Engineering Material business? If so, this is your chance to make a real impact by joining DOMO Chemicals, a leader in polyamide solutions. Apply now and be part of the TECHNYL® transformation!

As a member of our Innovation and R&D function, you’ll collaborate with various laboratories and commercial teams to drive the growth of our Electric & Electronic (E&E) segment. We’re looking for a dynamic R&D Project Leader with expertise in flame-retardant formulations to lead strategic innovation projects and support new application developments.

Your future responsibilities:

• Lead Innovation Projects: Manage and execute development projects for new polyamide solutions tailored to E&E applications. Define deliverables, timelines, and resources, and ensure alignment with our strategic roadmap.
• Drive Technical Exploration: Lead exploratory projects to address emerging technologies and applications. Coordinate technical actions with our Application Center labs (Evaluation, Processing & Compounding, Simulation, Part Testing).
• Support Customer-Facing Teams: Translate customer needs into technical specifications. Prepare and deliver impactful presentations and engage directly with customers when needed to foster expert-level exchanges.
• Raw Material Approval: Collaborate with purchasing and raw material managers to evaluate and validate new materials. Plan and analyze tests, and support industrial teams in formulation updates.
• Global Collaboration: Provide technical support to our teams in China, India, and the US on local product development initiatives.

Your profile:

You hold a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Polymer Science, Material Science, or Chemistry, and bring at least 5 years of experience in plastics formulation for injection molding.

• Strong knowledge of polymer properties, formulation, and processing technologies
• Technical knowledge of Flame-retardant formulation
• Project leadership and transversal management skills
• Innovation mindset and execution drive
• Excellent communication skills (presentations, reports)
• Fluency in English
• Team spirit, customer orientation, curiosity, and proactivity

What we offer:

We offer a unique opportunity to explore new application possibilities for an exciting brand and contribute to DOMO’s growth within a cross-functional international team. You’ll be mentored by Florence a seasoned segment leader who values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. This role is located in Leuna (Germany).

At DOMO Chemicals we also offer :

• Inspiring Work Environment: Be part of an international and diverse team, driving impactful change.
• Competitive Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and the possibility of hybrid work to support your well-being.
• Learning & Growth: We invest in your personal and professional development with continuous learning opportunities, including training on technical skills and soft skills.

Don’t hesitate any second and reach out to us if you see the match.