Material Development Manager / Manageress of Material Development
Datwyler - April 28, 2025
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In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of patients and drivers alike. As a high-tech company, we are dedicated to producing high-quality, system-critical elastomer components. We maintain a leading presence in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry, and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries, and a workforce of over 8,000 employees, our Swiss headquarters allows us to generate annual sales exceeding CHF 1,000 million.
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Manager Material Development
Mobility, General Industry, and Beyond
We offer you an exciting opportunity to implement and expand your innovative ideas within a specialized, future-oriented company. In this position, you will collaborate with various departments and external partners. Our benefits include five weeks of vacation, a comprehensive onboarding program, diverse and tailored training opportunities, and a vibrant team engaged in stimulating tasks.
Your Responsibilities
Pioneering Research & Development: Drive innovation in polymer-based materials for cutting-edge applications in new mobility, energy transition, and beyond.
Expertise in Rubber Materials: Develop advanced formulations, compounding methods, and processing to create high-performance elastomeric solutions.
Project Leadership: Lead complex R&D initiatives with strict deadlines, delivering innovative solutions that align with both technical and business objectives.
Chemical Compliance & Sustainability: Maintain and enhance internal compliance systems by monitoring and replacing chemical substances in accordance with REACH and ECHA regulations.
Material Testing & Validation: Design test methodologies, evaluate material performance, and establish a robust pipeline of alternative solutions to meet regulatory and customer demands.
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, engineering, and advanced technology teams to integrate materials expertise into holistic product development.
Comprehensive Documentation: Maintain detailed project reports to ensure knowledge transfer and continuous improvement.
Excellence-Driven Mindset: Aim for outstanding results in all areas of research, development, and collaboration.
Our Requirements
Educational Background: Degree (MSc or PhD) in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymers, or Chemical Engineering.
Technical Expertise: Strong foundation in elastomers, nanomaterials, thermoplastics, or surface chemistry.
Industry Experience: 5+ years in a relevant industry or a PhD with a focus on polymer materials.
Analytical & Reporting Skills: Ability to produce high-quality technical reports with in-depth material analysis.
Global Mindset: Willingness to travel internationally to support customers and collaborate with global teams.
Personal Attributes: Adaptive, innovative, structured, and collaborative, with excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to excellence.
Language Skills: Fluency in English (written and verbal); German is a plus.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Petra Gamma (HR Business Partner) and the recruiting team via email at or by phone at .
Be Yourself at Datwyler
We believe that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a broad range of career opportunities only an international company can provide. Together, we are enhancing our agility, accelerating digitalization, and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer exciting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global context. With us, you can bring all your creativity and ideas to the forefront.