R&D Manager Non Ferrous Enschede • The Chain Company

As an R&D Manager specializing in Non-Ferrous materials, you will lead a dynamic team dedicated to developing next-generation additives and fluxes. The focus will be on meeting the ever-increasing performance requirements of non-ferrous metals, with a primary emphasis on aluminum, although other metals will also be considered. Key areas of focus will include cleanliness, grain refining, and other performance aspects tailored to customer needs in foundries and aluminum casthouses.
You will be responsible for developing and improving testing procedures to assess the quality and performance of non-ferrous castings, raw materials, and formulations within the laboratory environment. Your efforts will drive innovation and advancement in the field, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of additive and flux development.
In this role, you will introduce a new dimension to the development of non-ferrous additives by incorporating cutting-edge chemistry and materials science. You will guide the team to adopt a more fundamental, scientific approach to development. Additionally, you will possess the ability to recognize and evaluate valuable technologies from unrelated industries, leveraging them to benefit our R&D efforts. Independent thinking and the ability to work autonomously are crucial in this role.
You will also be asked to supervise and guide other projects as necessary, ensuring that they align with the overall vision and strategy. Effective communication with the commercial team is essential, as you will be required to regularly update them on the progress of relevant projects.
The role also involves presenting project updates, papers, and findings both internally and externally. Occasional customer visits and manufacturing site tours are expected, requiring both domestic and international travel.

Key Result Areas for R&D Manager Non-Ferrous:

• Deepen understanding of Non-Ferrous additives, raw material interactions, and chemistry to optimize cost and performance.
• Improve testing methods for Non-Ferrous melt systems and raw materials to provide better insights into product performance.
• Identify and evaluate technologies from other industries for potential application in Non-Ferrous.
• Gain comprehensive knowledge of formulation technologies, manufacturing processes, and testing procedures.
• Ensure smooth transfer of recipe developments between manufacturing sites.
• Adhere to scientific and physical-chemical principles in all work.
• Stay updated on Non-Ferrous developments through research and literature.
• Plan, organize, and document projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Deliver complete project documentation and external presentations.
• Apply expertise in Non-Ferrous foundry and casthouse operations.
• Analyze competitor samples to guide development decisions.

Required Skills and Qualifications for R&D Manager Non-Ferrous
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled R&D Manager to lead the development of innovative solutions in the Non-Ferrous sector, with a focus on optimizing performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in metallurgy, material sciences, and chemistry, along with leadership experience in guiding R&D teams. This role offers the opportunity to drive advancements in additives, testing procedures, and technologies, while ensuring collaboration across various teams and sites.

1. Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in Material Sciences, Chemistry, Metallurgy, or related areas.

• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of 3 years in leading an R&D team within a commercial organization.

• Excellent knowledge in metallurgy, ceramics, and inorganic chemistry.
• Preferably 5 years of experience in the Non-Ferrous area, with a strong understanding of control processes.
• In-depth knowledge of casthouse operations, including metal casting processes and aluminum production environments.
• Sound knowledge and experience in project management and leading projects.
• Good communication skills in English (speaking/writing)
• Good computer skills in MS office (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation), Email

Foseco is not only a supplier of foundry material; Our service goes far beyond material supply. We work the Foseco way – Excellent products, application expertise, proactive advice and consultancy. Foseco is a partner to build on.
We offer a wide range of foundry products and services to meet the requirements of iron, steel and non-ferrous foundries to help them to reduce defects, improve casting quality and optimize production costs.
In April 2008, Foseco was acquired by Vesuvius, a global leader in metal flow engineering, providing a full range of engineering services and solutions to its customers worldwide, principally serving the steel and foundry industries. Vesuvius has a proud heritage of bringing innovation to the markets we serve. We have more than 200 technical experts supported by local development teams around the world to ensure we meet our customers’ needs. With 7 research centres across the globe, Vesuvius continues to lead innovation in our industry.