Group Materials Innovation Specialist

Organization

Location: La défense
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Cable Manufacturing

N+1 : VP Industrial

Context

Lynxeo is a standalone company, within the Nexans Group, soon to be spined-off to Latour Capital. We are a pure industrial player specialized in high-tech industrial cables. We have a history of 125 years, and we support essential sectors such as industrial automation, railways, rolling stock, shipbuilding, aerospace, healthcare, and sustainable energy. We electrify our client's most critical systems and assets. We electrify the industries that move the world.

We are seeking a Group Materials Innovation Specialist with expertise in polymer formulations for the cable industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and optimizing advanced material compounds to enhance product performance, quality, and cost efficiency. Additionally, this role involves sourcing new suppliers and identifying alternative materials to ensure cost competitiveness while maintaining or improving material properties.

Working at Lynxeo represents an opportunity to work with cutting-edge materials and technology and have a career growth and professional development in a leading cable manufacturing company.

Key responsabilities

Develop and optimize cutting-edge polymer compounds for cable insulation, sheathing, and jacketing applications.
Conduct material testing and analysis to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams to drive innovation and improve process efficiency.
Analyze and troubleshoot compound-related issues in production.
Research and evaluate new materials and alternative formulations for enhanced performance and sustainability.
Identify and qualify new suppliers to diversify and strengthen material sourcing.
Stay ahead of emerging trends, materials, and technologies in polymer compounding.
Ensure regulatory compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills looked for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
Experience in polymer compounding and material innovation (EPR, EPDM, HFFR, PVC, XLPE, or other cable materials).
Knowledge of extrusion processes and material properties in cable manufacturing.
Familiarity with standards such as IEC, UL, or ASTM is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience in supplier sourcing and cost optimization is highly desirable.
Ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

At Lynxeo, we are ready to electrify the industry. This means supporting equipment manufacturers with personalized cabling and connectivity solutions that meet all their energy, data transmission and automation needs.Lynxe

o recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and our overall ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. We know this from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Lynxeo. As a result, you will be a key player in a multinational organization where we cultivate the common culture of sharing. That’s why we encourage diversity in our recruitment – bring yours to Lynxeo, it’s welcome!