R&D Engineer

W. L. Gore & Associates; Heerlen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Ownership Plan

Profit-sharing

Job summary

W. L. Gore & Associates in Heerlen, Netherlands seeks an experienced R&D Engineer to design and drive an R&D membrane facility. You will build deep process understanding to develop new products and ensure high-quality manufacturing. The role emphasizes initiative, practical innovation, and collaboration with global teams.

You will advance gel-technology products, optimize equipment for better performance, and help transfer R&D to production while contributing to MOC/HAZOP and site development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering with a focus on process technology and innovation.
• Knowledge of polymer and/or film technology.
• Experience with project management and Lean Six Sigma.
• Team player with pragmatic approach and initiative.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous development of products or technologies linked to gel technology.
• Understand process impacts and optimize production equipment for new functionality.
• Contribute to development and commercialization of new products, transferring R&D to production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams, acting as project champion.
• Support the evolution of the R&D facility and shape the work environment.
• Contribute to local MOC and HAZOP activities.

Skills

Process technology

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Team player

Communication

Dutch & English

Education

Bachelor's or master's in chemical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Polymer/film technology knowledge

Job description

About The Role

For the site in Heerlen (NL), where expanded polyethylene (ePE) membranes are developed and manufactured, we are looking for an experienced R&D Engineer to design and drive an R&D membrane facility, willing to take initiative and with a sense of practical, innovative solutions. In this role you will establish a deep understanding of the overall process to develop new products and ensure high quality manufacturing processes.

About The Role

For the site in Heerlen (NL), where expanded polyethylene (ePE) membranes are developed and manufactured, we are looking for an experienced R&D Engineer to design and drive an R&D membrane facility, willing to take initiative and with a sense of practical, innovative solutions. In this role you will establish a deep understanding of the overall process to develop new products and ensure high quality manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Driving the continuous development of new products or technologies linked to gel technology
• Developing a deep understanding of the process impact on the product and optimizing the production equipment to create new or better functionality
• Contribution to the development and commercialization of new products, including transferring R&D processes to production
• Partnering with cross-functional and global teams, both as a team member and a project champion
• Contributing to the further development of the R&D facility and shaping your work environment
• Contributing to the local MOC & HAZOP

Required Qualifications

• Batchelor’s or master’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering with strong affinity for process technology and innovation
• Knowledge of polymer and/or film technology
• Experience with project management and lean six sigma
• Team player, showing strong dedication to achieve results by using a pragmatic approach
• Willing to take initiative and able to flourish in a quickly changing environment
• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to drive and influence
• Very good communication and organizational skills with strong team-player qualities
• Fluent communication in Dutch and English

Desired Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a comparable, particularly within extrusion or polymer processing environments.

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.