Materials Engineer F/M/X

Within Group R&D, you will work on strategic topics relating to materials, innovation and regulatory developments. As the recognised expert on materials‑related matters, you will support development teams in their material choices and contribute to the Group’s sustainability, decarbonisation and compliance ambitions. Reporting to the Eco‑design and Materials Manager, you will lead the materials strategy, coordinate its governance and support product innovation internationally.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of the Group materials strategy by monitoring developments and integrating performance, sustainability, innovation and regulatory considerations.
• Structure materials data and deploy materials governance across the Group, and contribute to improving the associated management standards.
• Provide expertise on the Group’s strategic materials to project teams by supporting technical choices, substitutions, qualifications and the introduction of new materials.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects involving R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Industrialisation, laboratories and external partners.
• Conduct upstream studies to identify innovative new materials.
• Develop a network of technical partners and laboratories to support characterisation, testing and innovation activities.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or PhD in materials science, materials chemistry, polymers, metallurgy or an equivalent field.
• At least 7 years’ experience in the development, qualification or selection of materials for industrial applications.
• Strong knowledge of polymeric and metallic materials , as well as the associated industrial processes.
• Ability to assess new material solutions, support their qualification and contribute to the technical choices made by development teams.
• Proficiency in French and professional English , minimum B2 level.

The extras that could make you even more unique:

• Experience with materials data management tools in a PLM environment.
• Experience in defining standards, reference frameworks or governance approaches across an organisation.
• Interest in environmental and regulatory issues.

Because there is more to your profile than professional skills:

• Technical curiosity and an interest in innovation to identify tomorrow’s opportunities.
• Leadership and the ability to bring teams together in a cross‑functional environment involving several functions (R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Industrialisation, suppliers and laboratories).
• Organisation and the ability to manage several projects in parallel while ensuring the quality of deliverables.

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