Product Development Engineer

• Responsible for project management of appointed development programs in R&D
• · Define correct polymer formulations and relevant extrusion lines for industrialization of the products based on specification and business needs.
• · Keep system up to date and correct for proper product specification-management
• · Looking for, testing and coordinating alternative raw materials, masterbatches and additives by close cooperation with procurement and suppliers.
• · Advisor in raw material switches on request of procurement and planning.
• · Implementing, coordinating and reporting internal trials.
• · Provide guidance in case of operational issues when linked to R&D related projects.
• · Involved in claim handling and troubleshooting in case of possible R&D concept failure.
• · Optimizing R&D efficiency in data management, know-how transfer and processes.
• · Contributing to company vision and goals, with focus on safety
• · Communicate cross-functionally with wider teams and external parties
• · Responsible for project management of appointed development programs in R&D
• · Define correct polymer formulations and relevant extrusion lines for industrialization of the products based on specification and business needs.
• · Keep system up to date and correct for proper product specification-management
• · Looking for, testing and coordinating alternative raw materials, masterbatches and additives by close cooperation with procurement and suppliers.
• · Advisor in raw material switches on request of procurement and planning.
• · Implementing, coordinating and reporting internal trials.
• · Provide guidance in case of operational issues when linked to R&D related projects.
• · Involved in claim handling and troubleshooting in case of possible R&D concept failure.
• · Optimizing R&D efficiency in data management, know-how transfer and processes.
• · Contributing to company vision and goals, with focus on safety
• · Communicate cross-functionally with wider teams and external parties

Major Challenges & Complexities

• · Coordination and effective communication with several functions and levels in the organization.
• · Innovative thinking to find new and more effective solutions to drive for results.
• · High responsiveness, flexibility and availability.
• · Capable to work in autonomy and in teams.