I-Coats NV is an internationally active SME, founded in 2006 and based in Berchem (Antwerp), Belgium. With a team of approximately 10 employees, the company develops and commercializes innovative overlay finishes and coatings for ropes, nets and steel cables. Through production partners, its products are supplied worldwide to customers across Europe, the United States, Canada, China and Korea. With an annual turnover of €6 million and 90% export activity, I-Coats is a dynamic and internationally oriented company with strong growth ambitions. To strengthen the team, we are looking for an experienced and technically strong: Project Manager In this role, you will take a leading position in the development of coatings for customer-specific applications, operating at the intersection of R&D and practical implementation. You will act both as a technical expert and as a project lead, playing a key role in translating customer needs into high-performance and innovative coating solutions. As Project Manager, you will be end-to-end responsible for the development and implementation of tailor-made coatings for industrial applications. Your responsibilities Develop advanced coatings in co-creation with customers, tailored to their specific applications and requirements. Analyze technical challenges and translate them into concrete development and testing trajectories. Work closely with the laboratory team in setting up, executing and interpreting tests. You will evaluate coating performance and make adjustments based on test results and customer feedback. Identify new applications and innovation opportunities with both existing and prospective customers. Ensure a smooth transition from laboratory results to effective production and closely monitor the implementation process. Safeguard technical know-how and actively contribute to the further development of expertise within I-Coats' product niche. Report directly to the Technical Director. You hold a higher technical degree in a relevant field (preferably a Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or similar). You have several years of experience in an R&D, application engineering or project-driven environment within a multidisciplinary context. You have a strong affinity with coatings and chemical formulations. You combine technical knowledge with a pragmatic mindset and a strong focus on applicability. You work in a structured manner and are capable of independently managing complex projects. You communicate clearly and professionally with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You have a good command of English and solid knowledge of MS Office applications such as Excel and Word. In return for your commitment within this r... Innovation, Innovation, Chemistry, Interpretation work, Laboratory Work, Projects, Manners, Development, Practicality, Pragmatism, Communication, Industrial, Potential Clients, R&D, Materials science, Production, Development, Technical work, MS Excel, Adjustment, Coating, Technical work, Formulation, Coating, Translation, Customer Reviews, End to End, Development testing, Implementation, Test Results Originele vacature is te vinden op StepStone.be – Maak nu een Jobagent aan op StepStone en vind je droombaan! https://bit.ly/2jPYsZC Vind gelijkaardige jobs, informatie over werkgevers en carrièretips op StepStone.be! Original job ad is published on StepStone.be - Set up a Jobagent at StepStone now and find your dream job! https://bit.ly/2jPYsZC For similar jobs, information on employers and career tips visit StepStone.be! La version originale de cette offre d'emploi est disponible sur stepstone.be – Créez maintenant votre Job Agent sur StepStone et trouvez le job de vos rêves ! https://bit.ly/2jPYsZC Trouvez des jobs similaires, des informations sur les employeurs qui recrutent et des conseils de carrière sur stepstone.be!
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