Materials Scientist – Metals (m/f/d)-JO-334-2023

Materials Scientist – Metals (m/f/d)

Reference: JO-334-2023

Your tasks:

• Plan, manage and deliver various metal alloy focussed R&D/innovation projects
• Conduct research and development related to metals, including the potential development of new alloys, surface treatments, and testing methodologies
• Analyze data from internal and external experiments and to synthesise concepts, conceive ideas and develop simulations, models, samples and physical prototypes
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for the use of new metals or metal alloys in our products
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality control teams to ensure that metals used in our prototypes and products meet the company’s standards
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments, and evaluate various alloys for applications in travel-goods and luggage
• Conduct and support various prototyping activities internally and with external partners
• Identify areas for product optimisation and improvement, especially in terms of performance and sustainability
• Identify new technologies and techniques such as additive manufacturing
• Create reports, presentations and briefings for internal teams and managers
• Keep up-to-date with the latest advances in metalworking technology and research

Your profile:

• Enthusiastic about working in the luggage and travel-goods industry.
• Passionate about the creation and application of innovative and sustainable new materials
• A Master’s degree or equivalent in engineering or chemistry, specialising in metallurgy, inorganic chemistry or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with analysing, developing and specifying materials, especially metal alloys for automotive, aeronautics or packaging applications
• Knowledge of recycling and circular industrial practices, which give you insights into their application in the fields mentioned above.
• Experience with additives, pigments and decorative materials used in the consumer goods & packaging industries.
• R&D experience working with external partners such as commercial raw material suppliers, material fabricators and transformers, universities, and other research organisations
• Possessing a collaborative approach to project work whilst still able to work autonomously on multiple projects at any one time
• Ability to think flexibly and laterally, with a willingness to explore new solutions, test new ideas and concepts
• Good understanding of general sustainability topics related to design engineering and manufacturing
• Results-oriented, detail oriented
• Possess project management, time management, organisational, written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience and proficiency in relevant software