Lead R&D projects in insulation technology and turn laboratory research into scalable production solutions. The role requires a relevant master’s degree, at least five years of experience and willingness to travel internationally.
The role
At our client company in Klundert, you will lead research and development projects in insulation technology. You will connect R&D and production, translating technical concepts into scalable, efficient manufacturing solutions. The work spans laboratory and production settings and covers chemical, physical and process-related topics.
Responsibilities
- Develop new products and improve existing products and processes.
- Manage project plans and resources, working towards quality targets and deadlines.
- Coordinate laboratory tests and pilot trials, and support scale-up to production.
- Provide product and process support to production sites across Europe.
- Work closely with production, quality, marketing, sustainability and sales teams.
- Ensure development activities meet internal procedures and external legal requirements; prepare and maintain technical documentation, including test protocols and project reports.
About you
- A master’s degree in chemistry, materials science, construction engineering or a comparable relevant field.
- At least five years of relevant experience in an R&D and/or production environment in insulation manufacturing.
- Knowledge of product development, validation and industrialisation.
- Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis; Six Sigma is an advantage.
- Curiosity about new technologies and a creative approach to applying them.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive, results-oriented and innovative approach.
- Fluent in Dutch and English; French or German is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel internationally, around 20–30% of the time.
What is offered
- A challenging, strategic role with growth opportunities in an innovative, expanding international group.
- Scope for initiative, leadership, entrepreneurship and personal development.
- The opportunity to contribute to sustainable solutions for the construction sector.
- A competitive salary, additional benefits and 37 days of annual leave.