R&d Manager

il y a 6 jours


Duffel, Belgique Aluminium Duffel Temps plein

**Function**:
You lead the R&D team in one knowledge area (Materials, Surface, Casting) to realise product developments in all Business Areas. You identify and deploy the necessary knowledge in this specific area as a basis for future development needs : internally and with outside partners.
- Define, develop and implement all R&D activities in your area
- Responsible for knowledge management in your area
- Continuously improve methodology for achieving quick problem solving
- Ensure a fundamental understanding and push the limits of understanding further in the design of aluminium products.
- Responsible for IP properties related to above mentioned activities
- Support local manufacturing plant in your expertise area
- Responsible for IP activities in the knowledge area(s) of the R&D group
- You become an expert in both products and processes. This will enable you to take the role of project owner of R&D projects evaluating both the theoretical potential of new products as well as the practical feasibility of producing new products on existing manufacturing lines.

**Profile**:
Master of Science or PhD in natural sciences or engineering. At least 10 years of relevant industrial experience.
- Knowledge of aluminium alloys, heat treatments, basic metallurgy and industrial processing capabilities of the production sites
- Knowledge of basic corrosion behaviour and material testing
- Understanding of material and surface properties as result of interaction alloy/process
- Knowledge of analytical techniques
- More than 5 years of experience with leading multi-disciplinary projects
- Ability in leading and developing a team of engineers
- Have a vision on R&D, be change and result oriented
- Ability to influence and persuade peers and stakeholders
- Fluent in English

**Offer**:
We offer you a management position in a future and sustainability oriented company.

You are part of a multicultural team, where teamwork and co-creation of future aluminium solutions are key.

We offer you a market competitive salary, bonus system, company car and fringe benefits. You have the possibility to work from home 1day/week.