Material Development Manager

In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high-tech company focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.

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Material Development Manager

As a Material Development Manager you will drive innovation in rubber compounds and raw materials that form the foundation of our high-quality products. Your work will ensure product continuity, compliance with stringent internal and external standards, and continued customer satisfaction. In this key role, you'll collaborate across R&D, Production, and Quality teams to translate scientific insight into reliable, compliant solutions for our global customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead innovation projects for rubber formulations and raw materials, ensuring alignment with company and customer requirements.
• Develop project proposals, define goals, milestones, and cost estimates, and manage progress through to completion.
• Evaluate scientific and technical options to improve product performance and process efficiency.
• Coordinate with R&D, Production, Process Engineers and Quality teams during sampling, trials, and evaluations.
• Support to maintain and manage the Raw Material and Rubber Formulation Database to ensure accurate and accessible information.
• Define testing programs and specifications for new raw materials and align with QC and QA.
• Staying up to date on material compliance, REACH legislation, and pharmaceutical standards.
• Support investigations, optimize production parameters, and contribute to customer complaint resolution.

What We're Looking For

• PhD level of working and thinking with a chemical background.
• Preferably you have experience in materials science and we welcome candidates with a background in rubber formulations or related disciplines.
• Experience in rubber compounds, formulations, and production processes is a plus, but not a must.
• Solid understanding of statistics, analytical methods, and quality systems.
• Familiarity with customer requirements, pharmacopeia, and applicable legislation (e.g. REACH).
• Excellent communication skills in English and Dutch, both written and verbal.
• Curious, collaborative, and solution-oriented teamplayer with a passion for innovation.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation package (company car, meal vouchers, pension scheme, health insurance, mobile phone, bike lease) that rewards your expertise and impact.
• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid options to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies across exciting, fast-evolving industries.
• A collaborative, high-performing team environment where your ideas and contributions truly make a difference.

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Datwyler is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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