Requirements: English
Company: Schoeller Allibert
Region: Hardenberg , Overijssel
ABOUT US
Schoeller Allibert has a long history of innovation and transformation, driving efficiency in supply chains, and paving the way to a sustainable and circular future. Our companys dual commercial and sustainable agenda demonstrates that these two strengths are inextricably linked. In 2023 we developed our renewed Vision, Mission and Purpose: Accelerating sustainable supply chains, through innovative, reusable solutions, which are efficient by design and circular by nature.
JOB PURPOSE
We are looking for a Test Center Engineer to join our Product & Solutions department at the Schoeller Allibert site in Hardenberg. In this role, you will support product development, material validation, and quality assurance across our full product portfolio within a highly independent and quality-driven environment.
YOUR JOB
You will responsible for the following:
- Supporting the translation of the Design Brief of New Product Development projects (NPD) into a Quality Assurance Plan; process driven by Project Manager and Designer
- Testing all new products from the complete Schoeller Allibert Group in the corporate Test Center (TC) in Hardenberg according to the Quality Assurance Plan; producing Test Documents; analyzing test results with Project Team when requested; communicating results
- Releasing the NPD products according to agreed test specifications in order to secure quality standards and performance criteria of the products by executing the tests described in the QA-plan; producing Product Release documents; communicating results; having the documents signed by the responsible stakeholders
- Releasing existing products with new Materials in; process driven by Materials Innovation in order to get a wider base of material suppliers for Operations; producing Material Release document; analyzing test results with Stakeholders when requested; communicating results
- Executing Benchmark tests, analyze results together with stakeholders; process driven by Account Managers or Project Manager; producing Benchmark reports; communicating results
- Advising Designers / Project Manager about test methods which must be included into the Quality Assurance Plans for NPD
- Executing investigative work regarding customer complaints and claims; analyzing test results with Stakeholders when requested; communicating results
- Advise KAM, Business development Managers & Customer Service Team about test related issues, also with external test and certification institutes
- Archiving all documents in a proper Test Center administration with document traceability and revision administration
Your daily tasks will include:
- Efficient, accurate execution of the tests according agreed QAP or product release program
- Ensure high quality product release reports and other test reports
- Ensure efficient, accurate benchmark tests and maintain reports
- Efficient, accurate storing test data in order to create/maintain a central data archive
- Ensure critical view on Quality within the NPD department via tests and advice within NPD projects. The quality of the advice is important.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
You will definitely have;
- Technical education : A background in engineering, materials science, or a related technical field.
- Testing experience in a professional Test Center within an international company : Experience working in a structured, international testing environment, ideally supporting R&D or Quality Assurance.
- Experience in structured reporting : Skilled in producing clear, traceable, and formalized documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Quality assurance and quality control minded : A mindset focused on standards, compliance, and reliability in testing procedures and reporting.
- Basic skills and knowledge of Injection Moulding and Plastics : Familiarity with polymers, material behaviors, and basic manufacturing processes.
- High level of personal initiative and commitment : Proactive approach to problem-solving and follow-through; ownership of testing assignments from start to finish.
- Flexible and able to work under high time pressure : Able to prioritize tasks and maintain accuracy even in fast-paced project environments.
- Language skill: Proficient in written and spoken English and Dutch. German would be nice to have to ensure effective communication within international team