Materials & paint specialist (coatings & surface treatment)
Location: Zedelgem / West Flanders, Belgium
Contract Duration: Long-term project assignment through end of 2027
Contract Type: Project Sourcing
Shape the Future of Industrial Machinery Through Materials Innovation
Are you passionate about surface engineering, coating performance, and material science? Do you thrive in an environment where state-of-the-art laboratory testing directly enhances the durability of heavy-duty machinery operating in the toughest global conditions?
As a Materials & Paint Specialist, you will become the technical authority on paint systems, protective coatings, and material validation. You will bridge advanced laboratory research with shop-floor manufacturing and supplier quality, ensuring that every painted component meets uncompromising standards of durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic finish.
About the Company
Our client is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of world-class agricultural machinery and industrial capital goods. Renowned worldwide for pioneering innovations in harvesting and heavy machinery, their manufacturing and R&D facilities combine cutting-edge technology with sustainable engineering practices. Working here means joining an international, multidisciplinary engineering community dedicated to advancing heavy equipment that feeds and powers the world.
Job Overview & Impact
In this role, you will lead the testing, qualification, and troubleshooting of paint and coating systems across diverse substrates, including metals, plastics, and rubbers. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) teams.
A central pillar of this position involves high-level quality control and technical compliance for components manufactured by external subcontractors and suppliers. You will evaluate coating performance, investigate failures, and optimize processes to ensure that supplier deliveries comply with strict functional and environmental specifications.
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Should you have any questions about this position, please feel free to get in touch with Peggy Vancoillie. She can be reached on tel 02 472 92 14 or at lifesciences.vlaanderen@randstad.be. We look forward to hearing from you.
