Process Engineer - #10514699

Nemho is the home of Group R&D for the Broadview Holding materials companies Arpa (IT), Formica (world-wide), Homapal (DE), Trespa (NL) and Westag (DE). Broadview pursues long-term growth and value creation through active support of its operating companies and efficient capital allocation.The aim of Broadview is to support the companies in their development to become and stay the reference in their industry. So that they are still relevant decades from now. Broadview believes this approach benefits all stakeholders, from employees to shareholders and from suppliers to clients.

With combined sales of EUR 1.2 billion the companies have a leading position in the global market for surface materials. They currently employ around 6.500 employees worldwide. The core product is high pressure laminates (HPL). Applications range from façade cladding to kitchens, design furniture, doors and retail interiors. Continuous investment to develop new and innovative products is a key part of the strategy. Nemho employs over 70 technicians, engineers and chemists responsible for the development of new products and processes and for the continuous improvement of the product quality and production processes efficiency by implementing new and innovative technologies.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

As a process engineer / chemist, you will be contributing to the new product and process developments in resins, papers and production technologies for the Broadview Materials companies. Based on your insights and together with a diverse team of specialists, you will deliver opportunities for optimizations, synergies and standardizations in the impregnation and pressing processes in our factories and be instrumental in the execution of these opportunities. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of specialists, whereby depending on your experience and skill set, you can lead (sub-) projects for the team. A strong pragmatic, hands-on approach is required to be successful.

• Gain a clear understanding of our process by analyzing the situation in the Group factories.
• Create models to further standardize these processes in the different factories.
• Contribute to project descriptions and plans.· Inform or advise the R&D Manager in strategic planning and decision making.
• Contribute to innovative projects for the BVH materials technology companies.
• Execute project administration work and act as project leader of sub-assignments.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or another relevant field with preferably a strong background in polymer/resin chemistry.
• At least 3 years of relevant industrial working experience.Process engineering knowledge, scale-up processes experience preferred.Knowledge about thermosetting resin development as well as thermoplastics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to express complex technical concepts and innovate successfully together with an international team.
• Analytical thinker with a positive attitude.Fluent English; other languages are welcome.

You should be willing to travel for up to 30% of your time.

The position is located in Weert, The Netherlands, where we have beautiful state of the art R&D facilities. We provide great opportunities to grow amongst the market leaders and frontrunners in the field of high pressure laminates as part of a dynamic, international team.

We look forward to your application!