materials & paint specialist (coatings & surface treatment)
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Zedelgem, Flanders, Belgique
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Materials & paint specialist (coatings & surface treatment)
Location:
Zedelgem / West Flanders, Belgium Contract Duration: Long-term project assignment through end of 2027 Contract Type: Project Sourcing Shape the Future of Industrial Machinery Through Materials Innovation Are you passionate about surface engineering, coating performance, and material science? Do you thrive in an environment where state-of-the-art laboratory testing directly enhances the durability of heavy-duty machinery operating in the toughest global conditions? As a Materials & Paint Specialist, you will become the technical authority on paint systems, protective coatings, and material validation. You will bridge advanced laboratory research with shop-floor manufacturing and supplier quality, ensuring that every painted component meets uncompromising standards of durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic finish.
About the Company
Our client is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of world-class agricultural machinery and industrial capital goods. Renowned worldwide for pioneering innovations in harvesting and heavy machinery, their manufacturing and R&D facilities combine cutting-edge technology with sustainable engineering practices. Working here means joining an international, multidisciplinary engineering community dedicated to advancing heavy equipment that feeds and powers the world. Job Overview & Impact In this role, you will lead the testing, qualification, and troubleshooting of paint and coating systems across diverse substrates, including metals, plastics, and rubbers. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) teams. A central pillar of this position involves high-level quality control and technical compliance for components manufactured by external subcontractors and suppliers. You will evaluate coating performance, investigate failures, and optimize processes to ensure that supplier deliveries comply with strict functional and environmental specifications. ... Should you have any questions about this position, please feel free to get in touch with Peggy Vancoillie. She can be reached on tel 02 472 92 14 or at lifesciences.vlaanderen@randstad.be. We look forward to hearing from you. show more
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key responsibilities
- Laboratory testing & material characterization: conduct comprehensive evaluations of industrial paints, protective coatings, polymers, and treated surfaces using advanced laboratory instruments and standardized test methods.
- Subcontractor quality control & assurance: inspect, validate, and audit the coating quality of parts fabricated and finished by external subcontractors, ensuring strict adherence to specifications and technical standards.
- Failure analysis & continuous improvement: lead root-cause investigations on coating defects, adhesion failures, and corrosion issues, participating actively in DFMEA and PFMEA sessions across cross-functional engineering teams.
- Cross-functional technical consulting: provide subject-matter expertise on coatings, rubbers, plastics, and metallic materials to Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and SQE teams.
- Laboratory operations & stewardship: coordinate test equipment calibration, external testing services, chemical consumable inventories, and safety compliance, upholding a safe and efficient lab environment.
- Standardization & best practices: contribute to knowledge management, technical documentation, and the standardization of coating specifications across the organization.
- qualifications
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Education:
bachelor’s or master’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related scientific discipline.
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Experience:
at least 3 years of hands-on experience in paint, industrial coatings, materials engineering, or laboratory testing within an automotive, agricultural machinery, or industrial manufacturing environment.
- Technical expertise: demonstrated capability in evaluating coating systems, operating laboratory test equipment, performing root cause failure analysis, and interpreting material standards.
- Supplier & quality focus: practical familiarity with quality inspection of subcontracted parts, supplier qualification, or SQE processes is a distinct asset.
- Languages: professional working proficiency in English is essential; Dutch is an advantage.
- Work style & availability: strong analytical mindset, collaborative team player, and ready to start promptly to ensure an optimal knowledge transfer and handover. share this job.
Location:
Zedelgem / West Flanders, Belgium Contract Duration: Long-term project assignment through end of 2027 Contract Type: Project Sourcing Shape the Future of Industrial Machinery Through Materials Innovation Are you passionate about surface engineering, coating performance, and material science? Do you thrive in an environment where state-of-the-art laboratory testing directly enhances the durability of heavy-duty machinery operating in the toughest global conditions? As a Materials & Paint Specialist, you will become the technical authority on paint systems, protective coatings, and material validation. You will bridge advanced laboratory research with shop-floor manufacturing and supplier quality, ensuring that every painted component meets uncompromising standards of durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic finish.
About the Company
Our client is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of world-class agricultural machinery and industrial capital goods. Renowned worldwide for pioneering innovations in harvesting and heavy machinery, their manufacturing and R&D facilities combine cutting-edge technology with sustainable engineering practices. Working here means joining an international, multidisciplinary engineering community dedicated to advancing heavy equipment that feeds and powers the world. Job Overview & Impact In this role, you will lead the testing, qualification, and troubleshooting of paint and coating systems across diverse substrates, including metals, plastics, and rubbers. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) teams. A central pillar of this position involves high-level quality control and technical compliance for components manufactured by external subcontractors and suppliers. You will evaluate coating performance, investigate failures, and optimize processes to ensure that supplier deliveries comply with strict functional and environmental specifications. ... Should you have any questions about this position, please feel free to get in touch with Peggy Vancoillie. She can be reached on tel 02 472 92 14 or at lifesciences.vlaanderen@randstad.be. We look forward to hearing from you. show more
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key responsibilities
- Laboratory testing & material characterization: conduct comprehensive evaluations of industrial paints, protective coatings, polymers, and treated surfaces using advanced laboratory instruments and standardized test methods.
- Subcontractor quality control & assurance: inspect, validate, and audit the coating quality of parts fabricated and finished by external subcontractors, ensuring strict adherence to specifications and technical standards.
- Failure analysis & continuous improvement: lead root-cause investigations on coating defects, adhesion failures, and corrosion issues, participating actively in DFMEA and PFMEA sessions across cross-functional engineering teams.
- Cross-functional technical consulting: provide subject-matter expertise on coatings, rubbers, plastics, and metallic materials to Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and SQE teams.
- Laboratory operations & stewardship: coordinate test equipment calibration, external testing services, chemical consumable inventories, and safety compliance, upholding a safe and efficient lab environment.
- Standardization & best practices: contribute to knowledge management, technical documentation, and the standardization of coating specifications across the organization.
- qualifications
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Education:
bachelor’s or master’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related scientific discipline.
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Experience:
at least 3 years of hands-on experience in paint, industrial coatings, materials engineering, or laboratory testing within an automotive, agricultural machinery, or industrial manufacturing environment.
- Technical expertise: demonstrated capability in evaluating coating systems, operating laboratory test equipment, performing root cause failure analysis, and interpreting material standards.
- Supplier & quality focus: practical familiarity with quality inspection of subcontracted parts, supplier qualification, or SQE processes is a distinct asset.
- Languages: professional working proficiency in English is essential; Dutch is an advantage.
- Work style & availability: strong analytical mindset, collaborative team player, and ready to start promptly to ensure an optimal knowledge transfer and handover. share this job.