Injection Moulding Expert

• A Bachelor or University degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering or Polymer Engineering, with a focus on polymer processing;

• Proven track record in injection moulding know-how and innovative plastic processing solutions;

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in executing and managing injection moulding related projects, incl. team and project management;

• High level of independency, good team-building skills and a high level of self-motivation;

• Strong analytical skills and problem solving capabilities (incl. trouble shooting);

• Outstanding communication and personal skills;

• Willingness to travel internationally (~ 10-20%);

• Fluent verbal & writing skills in English language; good German language skills

At Wavin, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by contributing to sustainable solutions for the world's water, climate and infrastructure challenges. You'll join a collaborative international team that values innovation, diversity and continuous development. In return, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with opportunities to grow your career in a purpose-driven organization.

Wavin, Orbia's Building & Infrastructure business, is an innovative solutions provider for the global building and infrastructure industry. Backed by more than 70 years of product development experience, we advance life around the world by ensuring safe and efficient water supply, sanitation and hygiene, climate-resilient cities, and better building performance. Wavin has over 10,000 employees across more than 40 production sites worldwide, serving customers in over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, and Plastigama Wavin.

Wavin, Orbia's Building & Infrastructure business is committed to inclusive hiring. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, background, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic.

Recruitment agencies are requested not to respond to this vacancy. Unsolicited applications from third parties in general are also not accepted.

About Wavin Orbia Building & Infrastructure Business:

What if your work could improve how water moves, how cities adapt, and how buildings perform every day? At Wavin, Orbia's Building & Infrastructure business, this is what we do. Count on a warm welcome, where purpose comes to life. Here, we take responsibility for each other and our company, stay brave in pursuing innovation, and embrace diversity in perspectives, skills and talents. We encourage our employees to develop their talents and become the best version of themselves. Working as a strong team, we grow and advance life around the world. You will join an international, professional team and benefit from a competitive compensation package.

We are looking for an Injection Moulding Expert to join our Technology & Innovation team in the Netherlands. If you're passionate about polymer processing, innovation, and sustainable solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

As the Injection Moulding Expert you're working at the front line of building a sustainable future. Your polymer processing knowledge will be of paramount importance to drive our innovations and business growth. You will be part of the exiting journey to develop solutions to make our cities and buildings more climate proof with solutions that contribute to a circular economy. You will be responsible to create and implement innovative solutions for customer pains and other challenging opportunities, based on extensive knowledge of polymer processing in combination with good understanding of business needs. A challenging position to make a difference and ample possibilities to develop yourself. You will hierarchically report to the Technology Manager of Wavin T&I.

• Provide plastics injection moulding expertise, in-depth plastics processing know-how and scientific processing principles to support product innovation projects;

• Support the entire process from machine & mould specifications to part production at manufacturing locations;

• Perform computer simulations and interpret results in order to improve product and mould designs;

• Liaise with machine suppliers and mould makers to identify new areas for business growth through (advanced) injection moulding techniques;

• Develop and utilize insights on trends in relevant injection moulding and mould technologies and propose new projects or directions (out of box thinker);

• Lead injection moulding technology related development projects;

• Work both independently and/or collectively on projects to meet business goals;