Materials Scientist - Metals - Coloe in Köln bei Rimowa

Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel. For more than 125 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to develop unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design. At RIMOWA we believe that great ambitions demand resilient companions. It’s why our tools are created with longevity in mind. Because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime. Please join us to discover your own.

RIMOWA is seeking a highly motivated and experienced materials scientist with specific expertise in metals to join our team. The materials scientist will work on R&D projects within the growing RIMOWA innovation department, looking at new alloys for the sustainable future of travel-goods and luggage. As a materials specialist, you will be responsible for conducting research and development projects related to metals, including the development and testing of new alloys, surface treatments, and testing methodologies. This position will be responsible for providing expert insights, project management, and technical guidance on metals and inorganic chemistry related projects. The role requires technical skills paired with a curious mind and a flexible approach. This role will work both autonomously within the Innovation department, and collaboratively with Product Development, Quality and Production teams. The ideal candidate will possess the energy and motivation to conduct meaningful research and push forward the brand’s innovation and sustainability strategy. This position reports to the Innovation Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage and deliver various metal alloy focussed R&D/innovation projects
• Conduct research and development related to metals, including the potential development of new alloys, surface treatments, and testing methodologies
• Analyze data from internal and external experiments and to synthesise concepts, conceive ideas and develop simulations, models, samples and physical prototypes
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for the use of new metals or metal alloys in our products
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality control teams to ensure that metals used in our prototypes and products meet the company's standards
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments, and evaluate various alloys for applications in travel-goods and luggage
• Conduct and support various prototyping activities internally and with external partners
• Identify areas for product optimisation and improvement, especially in terms of performance and sustainability
• Identify new technologies and techniques such as additive manufacturing
• Create reports, presentations and briefings for internal teams and managers
• Keep up-to-date with the latest advances in metalworking technology and research

Characteristics, skills and qualifications:

• Enthusiastic about working in the luggage and travel-goods industry.
• Passionate about the creation and application of innovative and sustainable new materials
• A Master’s degree or equivalent in engineering or chemistry, specialising in metallurgy, inorganic chemistry or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with analysing, developing and specifying materials, especially metal alloys for automotive, consumer product or packaging applications
• Knowledge of recycling and circular industrial practices, which give you insights into their application in the fields mentioned above.
• Experience with additives, pigments and decorative materials used in the consumer goods & packaging industries.
• R&D experience working with external partners such as commercial raw material suppliers, material fabricators and transformers, universities, and other research organisations
• Possessing a collaborative approach to project work whilst still able to work autonomously on multiple projects at any one time
• Ability to think flexibly and laterally, with a willingness to explore new solutions, test new ideas and concepts
• Good understanding of general sustainability topics related to design engineering and manufacturing
• Results-oriented, detail oriented
• Possess project management, time management, organisational, written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience and proficiency in relevant software

YOUR BENEFITS:

• 30 days paid vacation per year and overtime compensation
• Attractive remuneration (collective agreement) + profit sharing system / profit sharing
• Intern