Chemistry Product Engineer / Ingénieur Produits Chimie (H/F)

Job description :

Product Industrialization and Scale-up  

• Act as the key local contact point in BBD for Bruges product R&D on electrode product and chemistry topics 

• Lead electrode-related technical activities during product industrialization and manufacturing scale-up. 

• Support technology transfer from pilot-scale development to gigafactory production. 

• Define and validate product-process windows to ensure robust manufacturing. 

• Provide technical support during industrial trials and product implementation. 

Product Performance and Validation

• Define electrode characterization 

• Evaluate slurry, electrode, material, and cell performance using analytical, physical, and electrochemical characterization methods. 

• Assess the impact of process and material changes on product performance. 

• Support product release decisions based on technical evidence and risk assessment. 

Root Cause Analysis and Technical Problem Solving   

• Lead technical investigations related to electrode and slurries performance and manufacturing issues. 

• Perform root cause analysis using data-driven methodologies. 

• Support Process, Quality, Manufacturing, and Industrialization teams in solving technical issues. 

• Define and follow up corrective and preventive actions for product chemistry related topics

Technical Specifications and Product Quality

• Create, maintain, and improve technical specifications for electrodes, chemical components, and semi-finished products, with a focus on their control criteria. 

• Establish acceptance criteria and product control plans. 

• Support supplier qualification and incoming quality activities.
• Contribute to process tolerance definition and product quality standards. 

• Support method development and secure implementation. 

Continuous Improvement and Technical Communication

• Promote data-driven decision making and strong reporting discipline. 

• Develop and maintain work instructions, standards, and best practices. 

• Ensure accurate communication of technical findings, conclusions, and recommendations. 

• Present technical data, project status, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers when required. 

To describe the DNA of Block 1 of the ACC Gigafactory :

• A high-threshold SEVESO-classified industrial site where safety governs every action.
• A ramp-up in production where we are adapting our practices to improve stability and performance.
• A strong culture of quality supported by regular checks and committed teams.
• A close-knit group united around ambitious goals, with management on the ground to support success.