As a Senior Specialist within the Graphics PD&I team, you will play a key role in cross‑functional development work, supporting innovation and continuous improvement across the portfolio. You will:
Contribute to new product development and continuous improvement of graphics product solutions, focusing on adhesive technologies and related material systems to support application performance
Lead and support cross‑functional development projects from concept to implementation
Lead and support laboratory work, testing, pilot trials and industrialization activities to support implementation in manufacturing
Support strong application performance, manufacturability and long‑term quality consistency
Evaluate new materials, technologies, and supplier solutions, including benchmarking against market alternatives
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and sustainability requirements for materials and product solutions
Work closely with Product Development & Innovation network, Product and Application Managers, Sourcing, Operations, Quality, and the Sales teams
Support integration and knowledge sharing across brands and sites, contributing to a harmonized and competitive portfolio
Requirements
You have a master's or bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field
You bring at least five years of relevant experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment
You have experience or a solid foundation in product or material development
Experience with industrial material technologies (e.g. adhesives, coatings, polymers or related applications) is an advantage
You have experience with laboratory work, testing, trials and data analysis
You take ownership of your work and can drive development projects and tasks from concept to implementation
You work in a structured, proactive and solution‑oriented way, with a strong willingness to learn and develop
You collaborate effectively in a cross-functional, international environment
You communicate clearly and can translate technical findings into practical insights
You have strong written and spoken English and Dutch; other language skills are considered an advantage
This is what we offer to you
A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose 'We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils". Our work is impactful and transformative.
A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working .
Additional information
For further information about the role, please contact hr.ho@upm.com .
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by June 30, 2026 . Please note that we accept only applications submitted
Additional Information
Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils!
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We are now looking for a Senior Specialist, Product Development & Innovation, Graphics to join our Product Development & Innovation team at UPM Adhesive Materials. This position is located in Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium.
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