Composites R&D Engineer
Your missions
Customer technical support
Provide technical expertise on adhesives and composite solutions to European customers.
Perform testing, validation, and characterization of composite and adhesive materials.
Develop formal technical recommendations for customer applications.
Conduct benchmarking programs against competing solutions.
Supporting customers in the design and optimization of their composite parts.
Carry out product demonstrations and participate in the industrialization of solutions at customers' sites.
Participate in strategic technical and commercial meetings with key accounts. Solution Development
Design and carry out proofs of concept for the manufacture of composite parts.
Support the evaluation and launch of new technologies.
Collaborate with internal R&D teams and external partners to identify new development opportunities.
Participate in the maintenance of equipment and the continuous improvement of the laboratory.
Project Management
Manage several technical projects simultaneously.
Ensure rigorous follow-up of tests, results and recommendations.
Contribute to successful new product launches and long-term profitability. Desired profile
Education
Engineering degree or Master's degree in Materials Science, Composites Engineering, Materials Chemistry and equivalent technical field
Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in the composites industry.
Hands-on expertise in the testing and characterization of composite and adhesive materials.
Significant experience in customer-oriented technical functions. Technical skills
Excellent mastery of several composite processes:Prepreg
RTM (Resin Transfer Molding)
Thermoforming
Autoclave
Vacuum Bagging
Bladder Molding
Knowledge appreciated:Design of composite parts
Mold Design
Industrial Validation
Intellectual property
Technical supplier management Personal qualities
Excellent interpersonal skills and sense of customer service.
Autonomy and initiative.
Hands-on approach.
Organizational rigor.
Team player and ability to work in an international environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Languages
Fluent English is essential (written and oral).
Fluent French essential.
Full time
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