Chemical Engineer

Chemical Engineer at C&A

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With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers quality and long‑lasting fashion at affordable prices for the many. We are building on more than 180 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernise the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer. At C&A we are driven by our values and believe that affordable and high‑quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet; we are always forward‑thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. This is your chance to join the C&A team as Chemical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Manage REACH and restricted chemicals within C&A, and establish a formal strategy to ensure legal compliance
• Be the lead expert in all chemical / product safety and textile labelling related topics in the QMTS team to maintain that there is no risk for our customers and the brand C&A
• Lead and provide expert input for new product development under consideration of best practice and market trends to ensure deliverables are met
• Represent and attend industry committee meetings on behalf of C&A and be aware of upcoming chemical related developments in the market to keep C&A up to date and able to influence statements to the government
• Deliver support and provide data in response to any questions from authorities or non‑governmental organisations (NGO’s) in regard to our products to maintain compliance
• Be responsible for providing training to QMTS and business units and suppliers to upskill knowledge in C&A product and reduce risk of non‑compliance
• Manage proactive input into sustainability and technical requests so that C&A is always informed on the latest status
• Lead projects as and when required and manage cross‑functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Strong chemical knowledge and background in the textile industry
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience, preferably in retail
• University degree in chemical engineering or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge of textile testing with main emphasis on chemical related quality standards, test methods and procedures
• Knowledge of market legislations and regulations where C&A distributes
• Extensive knowledge of laboratory testing procedures
• Extensive working knowledge of chemicals, how they are presented and tested in consumer products
• Excellent knowledge of the use of chemicals in the textile industry at production and how this can be minimised while taking the environment into account
• Extensive knowledge of fabrics, garments, accessories or footwear and the associated quality/safety legislation that impacts C&A in the retail countries
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Fluent in English
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, PDM/PLM (Product Data Management/Product Lifecycle Management)

Benefits

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A Academy
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• 30 days' vacation
• Corporate pension scheme
• Mental health and wellness program
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender‑balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can become their best self. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non‑binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio‑economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to under‑represented groups to apply. Even if you don’t check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.