Materials & Business Development Engineer

About Umicore
Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About Umicore Specialty Powders France
At Umicore Specialty Powders France, we design, produce and distribute a comprehensive range of fine metallic powders and granules for various applications in powder metallurgy including hard metals, diamond tools, high-density materials, shielding, metal injection molding, friction materials, thermal spray and hard facing. Through continuous product and process innovation, we meet the growing need for advanced materials while offering the best value through our circular refining and recycling solutions.

Umicore Specialty Powders France, certified ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001, places the quality of its products, the safety of its employees and the protection of the environment at the heart of its priorities, thus ensuring profitable, sustainable and harmonious growth.

Materials & Development Business Engineer
We are seeking a dynamic Business Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in materials sciences and business administration, with a passion for market research, R&D, and business development. This role involves extensive travel throughout Europe and remote communication with global contacts.

Key Responsibilities
Market Research & Analysis:

Support the development of the Tool Materials Business Line by conducting business analysis, developing strategic recommendations, exploring development opportunities, and identifying R&D and business development programs.

• Visit small customers and new leads throughout Europe.
• Conduct phone/Teams contacts for the rest of the world.
• Map the global metal powders market.
• Analyze metal powders production technologies.
• Focus on selected metals and applications, including hard facing, coatings, and Spark Plasma Sintering.
• Target end industries such as defense, aerospace, mobility, and connectivity.
• Identify potential European funding opportunities.
• Initiate and manage collaborative projects with European partners.
• Develop and maintain networks with the group government relations department, industry associations, and other relevant entities.

Business IT & Digitalization

• Controlling: Develop tools to show profitability per customer and per product.
• Data Management for R&D, DI, and Applied Technology: Create and manage a centralized database to include all historical and future data developed at Tool Materials in R&D, DI, and Applied Technology.

Profile

• Engineering degree in materials sciences, with additional training in business
• Fluent in French and English; proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in data management and digital tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to qualify opportunities.
• Project management skills.

If you are a motivated and skilled professional looking to make a significant impact in the field of metal powders and materials sciences, we encourage you to apply.