R&D Operations Coordinator

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About RBM

We are all on the move. Umicore’s rechargeable battery materials give people autonomy and connectivity. We are a pioneer in battery materials that give added range and performance to electric vehicles. Our materials also ensure longer battery life for portable electronics. To enable our customers to produce even better performing batteries we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing

As an R&D Operations Coordinator with us, you will be a vital part of our commitment to innovation, quality, and safety. You will play a crucial role in ensuring operational efficiency and continuous improvement in our dynamic R&D environment.

1. R&D Operations Management:
   1. Facilitate effective communication within and outside the R&D team about methods and procedures.
   2. Drive continuous improvement in methods, workflow, processes, safety, and working conditions.
   3. Manage and maintain essential documentation related to R&D operations.
   4. Coordinate and monitor environmental, health, and safety (EHS) activities and compliance.
   5. Engage in data and quality monitoring through PI or HMI systems, including PI vision or HMI configuration.
   6. Develop and implement process and equipment procedures.
   7. Process and equipment procedure preparation
   8. Oversee and coordinate Process Safety Management (PSM) activities.
   9. Manage the PROHARA program and digitalization projects.
2. System Management
   1. Oversee Process Equipment Management (PEM), EHS, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and PSM initiatives.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry or related field.
• 5 to 10 years in R&D development/pilot and operations, preferably in an industrial or chemical engineering environment.
• Proficient in handling equipment and machinery procedures.
• Deep understanding of materials and processes.
• Strong knowledge of quality and EHS processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with RBM R&D QEHS procedures/processes/programs (MSA, PEM, 5S, etc.).
• Fluency in English.
• Proficient in relevant software applications.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

If our battery materials can boost the range of e-cars, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?