Product Development Expert

Overview

Join Envalior – Imagine The Future! Are you passionate about developing new formulations that meet unmet customer needs? At Envalior, we are seeking a Product Development Expert for our Performance Materials R&D team located in Dormagen. Empowerment is the driving force behind our success, allowing our teams to take initiative, explore new solutions, and be part of the thrill of constant innovation. Join us and be part of a team committed to making a positive impact—where safety, sustainability and collaboration intersect to drive cutting edge material innovation.

Imagine the Future at Envalior

As a Product Development Expert for Performance Materials at Envalior, you will lead new development projects for polyamides and polyesters and associated raw material projects in close collaboration with product management, manufacturing, technical marketing and customers. Your main responsibilities constitute:

Responsibilities

• Development or modification of polymer compounds
• Technical lead and coordination of product development projects within agreed timing and budgets together with project team.
• Translate customer needs into technical development requirement in close cooperation with application development/marketing/customer
• Execute product development / Raw material qualification following the APQP process and report progress and outcome
• Upscaling of development products from development phase to upscaling phase and support launching of the product to running business in cooperation with the marketing & sales team and customers

• Maintain and build raw material and product know how
• Generate product knowhow through execution and implementation of development projects, build understanding on related key raw materials
• Generate IP and gatekeeper on relevant competitor IP portfolio
• Steer and align science projects to accelerate development speed in close cooperation with scientists
• Competitive Intelligence on related products; performance, composition, applications and technology trends

The Ideal Candidate

• We require an enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, self-motivated, result oriented and persuasive person.
• Above average PhD, Master Degree in Chemistry or Polymer Chemistry or a similar materials science field
• We’re looking for a team player who is able to work together with various disciplines in a global R&D setup.
• Strong will to find solution for technical and regulatory challenges within a given time
• Proficient in spoken and written English and German
• It is imperative that you have good overall communication and social skills, commercial affinity is a plus.

Why Envalior?

• Competitive Compensation
• Join us at Envalior and enjoy competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and individual performance bonuses, ensuring your hard work is recognized and rewarded.

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Your well-being matters to us. At Envalior, we provide an array of benefits supporting your financial security, health, and overall well-being. This includes retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and comprehensive medical care.

• Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
• Maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life with Envalior\’s commitment to supporting your schedule.

• Training & Development Opportunities
• At Envalior, your growth matters. We encourage and invest in your professional and personal development. We support our employees in their growth and personal development through ongoing investment in their knowledge and skills via training, coaching, and mentoring.

• Diversity & Inclusion
• At Envalior, our people drive our success, so it’s only right that we provide a diverse and inclusive working environment and foster a culture of belonging, openness, and respect. We value diversity as a cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing and empowering every individual to reach their full potential.

Apply Now

Ready to pioneer change with Envalior? Join us in our mission to drive innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Apply today and become a part of our transformative journey towards a more sustainable future.

Submit your application online by sending your CV and motivation letter in English through our career portal. If you have any questions, feel free to connect directly with our recruiter at sebastian.estrada.ext@envalior.com

Envalior is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at Talent.Acquisition@Envalior.com.

Our heritage: Envalior brings together two established global materials players: DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. Our combined portfolio enables our customers to develop and launch sustainable future-proof designs. We imagine the future by shaping the world of today and tomorrow, guided by our values to create a better world.