Responsable Élastomère
Core
Lead elastomer formulation and development for luxury synthetic rubber watch straps, managing R&D projects from prototype to mass production while ensuring chemical safety compliance.
Role type
Senior IC materials engineer (elastomers)
Builds
production ML models | product features
Domain
luxury watchmaking / synthetic rubber manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
elastomer formulation, color matching (Pantone), R&D project management, chemical safety compliance (REACH, Prop 65), supplier sourcing, process optimization, laboratory mixing operations
Preferred skills
IFOCA or Elanova specialization
Technologies
laboratory mixers, open mixers, cylinders
Responsibilities
pilot color development projects (prototypes and small series), manage chemical and functional specifications for raw materials, ensure technical and regulatory compliance (REACH, Prop 65, China standards), participate in daily Gemba walks for immediate material solutions, control incoming batch conformity, launch and produce internal mixtures according to schedule, act as site chemical safety reference (FDS analysis, storage compatibility, waste disposal), train internal teams on cylinder mixing, optimize processes and define global material strategy
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC