Founded in 1903, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200, diversified manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. ITW is one of the most globally respected and successful diversified industrial manufacturers of value-added consumables and specialty equipment with related service businesses. With 86 divisions across seven segments worldwide, and more than 50,000 employees, ITW has a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets generating over $14 billion in revenue with a brand portfolio of 17,000 granted and pending patents.

Additives International, a Division of ITW, manufactures and supplies specialty and innovative chemicals for the automotive aftermarket. 80% of our product range are Additives for auto aftermarket application that solve problems and/or improve performance in fuel, oil and radiator systems. Additives International manufacture products in Spain and Belgium, and commercialize around the globe serving markets in Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa and Asia. 

Summary

• You will support the R&D/QC department.
• You will prepare and update MSDS of blends, to comply with safety data sheet obligations (REACH/CLP) and to ensure a safe use of our products.  
• You will also take care of the lab equipment and other QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop new products according to customer needs, specifications and business strategy.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate trials and experiments for product development and quality assessment.
• Comparative study of competitor products. 
• Provide and review SDS against REACH/CLP requirements with Lisam software.
• Quality Assurance of products manufactured and raw materials. 
• Evaluate new raw materials or alternative suppliers.
• Maintenance, calibration and verification of lab equipment. Recognize, correct and report deviations of test equipment.
• Registration and examination of possible complaints.
• Completion of other projects and tasks as assigned

• You have a bachelor's degree in chemistry.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Safety first attitude.
• You speak and write fluently Dutch and English. Knowledge French is a plus.
• Hands-on.
• Showing initiative.
• You work most accurately and have an eye for detail
• You can easily navigate with Office applications, such as Word, Excel, etc. and with Exess.
• Following strict procedures and working accurately and orderly is your thing.
• Setting priorities without losing sight of deadlines.
• Familiarity with one or more analytical chemistry techniques (e.g., IR, gas chromatography, viscosity, density, etc.) preferred.
• Understanding of Regulatory Requirements.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully with all levels within the organization.
• Eager to learn and remain updated about legislation changes.
• Drive for excellence.