Glass Materials Specialist - R&D & Formulation

Fenzi Group; Maastricht; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing scheme

Pension plan

Job summary

Fenzi Group, Maastricht, is seeking a Material Specialist to develop, evaluate, and optimize raw materials and formulations for high-performance glass and ceramic products. You will design trials, analyze data, and translate findings into industrial applications, collaborating with R&D, Production, and Technical Service teams.

You will drive innovation, ensure quality and EH&S compliance, and contribute to continuous product and process improvements across global facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in materials or chemistry or an equivalent technical education.
• Experience with glass and ceramic materials is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of material analysis techniques.
• Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support R&D projects in glass and formulation science.
• Perform experiments, analyze results, and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports and provide support for customer-related activities.
• Manage multiple short-term projects and ensure timely completion of milestones.
• Use advanced analytical techniques for material characterization (e.g., SEM, XRD, DSC).
• Collaborate with TSM, Quality, and Production teams to drive innovation and process improvements.
• Take ownership of laboratory equipment, maintenance, and safety standards.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, training, and continuous improvement.
• Work in compliance with quality, EH&S standards within the automotive industry.

Skills

Materials/chemistry

Analytical techniques

Teamwork

Multi-project mgmt

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials/chemistry

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Fenzi Group, Maastricht, is seeking a Material Specialist to develop, evaluate, and optimize raw materials and formulations for high-performance glass and ceramic products. You will design trials, analyze data, and translate findings into industrial applications, collaborating with R&D, Production, and Technical Service teams.

You will drive innovation, ensure quality and EH&S compliance, and contribute to continuous product and process improvements across global facilities.