Project Manager Development PU Insulation Materials 80-100%

The insulation materials industry is rapidly evolving and we at swisspor are always seizing this opportunity to grow. To achieve this, our company needs competent and loyal employees who lead swisspor to success day by day. We are the number 1 in insulating and sealing buildings and are a leading Swiss developer, manufacturer and provider of products and systems related to the energy-efficient building envelope.

Shape the swisspor polyurethane rigid foams of tomorrow

As a project manager in development - focusing on polyurethane insulation materials - you take on a key role in the further development of our formulations, products and processes. You work closely with internal departments and external research partners and turn ideas into marketable solutions.

• In this role, you lead development projects in the field of polyurethane rigid foam insulation materials (PIR). You coordinate all involved parties, keep an eye on deadlines, quality and technical requirements, and manage projects from the initial idea to successful implementation.
• A focus of your work is planning and conducting experiments, tests and examinations for new formulations and products. You develop suitable experimental designs, work in the laboratory or with external testing institutions, analyse the results and document them so that they directly feed into the further development of our products and systems.
• For complex issues, you actively collaborate with external partners such as universities, research institutes or specialised suppliers. You manage joint projects, accompany research work and ensure that new findings are efficiently transferred into development.
• You monitor technological trends, identify potential for new solutions and recognise optimisation possibilities for existing products, materials and processes. With your innovative spirit, you shape developments that enhance quality, sustainability or efficiency.
• Furthermore, you are involved in group-wide projects and support colleagues from production, quality assurance, application technology and product management across the entire swisspor group with your expertise.

• A completed degree in chemistry, process engineering, materials science or a comparable qualification
• Enthusiasm for new things as well as the development and implementation of innovative ideas
• Experience in product development in the field of polyurethanes is a MUST
• Enjoyment of analytical work, experimenting and technical-scientific documentation
• Project management skills as well as the ability to coordinate interdisciplinary teams
• Structured and independent working style
• High initiative and sense of responsibility
• Hands-on mentality and solution orientation
• Strong team spirit and uncomplicated collaboration with colleagues at all levels
• In the role as sparring partner and service provider, you support our business pragmatically, solution-oriented and effectively.
• You are open to travel of up to 20% domestically and abroad (Europe)
• Very good German and English skills, French is an advantage

• Founded in 1971, we embody Swiss values, highest quality, pioneering spirit and sustainability to this day and place our employees at the centre.
• We cultivate an appreciative leadership style and an uncomplicated and collegial atmosphere, an open error culture and promote creativity.
• We have an open ear for good ideas. If your idea advances our customers or our products, services or processes, we will implement it.
• We offer a wide range of corporate benefits from all important areas of life. In addition, we offer at least 25 days of holiday.
• We are a team pulling together. Thanks to regular exchange, helpfulness and open communication, we learn from each other.
• Our motivated employees make the difference and live the "entrepreneur within the company" daily.

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