We are looking for a forward-thinking

COMPOSITES APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

to join our team!

In this role you will be supporting our Technical Sales, Sales, and Production in their daily and long-term activity through a new product design and development. In addition, your tasks will include engineering support on site, production documentation and executing the ramp-up processes. The position is located at our US factory in Erlanger. You will report to the Director Application Engineering, BU Engineered Solutions.

Your main responsibilities and tasks include:

• Provide technical support to the sales organization and customers
• Conduct feasibility studies and technology fit analyses for new applications
• Lead new product development, optimization, and design activities
• Perform profile costings, technical calculations, and troubleshooting in customer interface
• Take overall responsibility and leadership (project management) of assigned projects
• Manage technical documentation, product documentation, quality documentation, ERP documentation, and oversee product approval and release to production, including product-related change management
• Work effectively across departments, demonstrating professionalism, resilience, and a collaborative mindset in a growing and evolving organizational environment

Desired skills and competencies:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Composites Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Experience in mechanical design, process engineering, structural analysis, strength calculations, and ideally some exposure to composite manufacturing
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software for basic FRP profile design tasks
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and process troubleshooting skills, with a proactive attitude toward resolving technical challenges
• Self-motivation and initiative for continuous learning and development, especially in the field of composite materials and applications
• Good verbal communication and technical writing skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English for communication with international customers, suppliers, and team members; other languages are a plus

What we offer you:

• An exciting international working environment with a variety of tasks that allow you to develop your skills and expertise
• A positive and collaborative working culture and the support of knowledgeable colleagues globally
• Other benefits include 401(k). Insurance (health, dental, vision)

We look forward to receiving your application and CV with salary expectation using the application form below by 24th of September 2025.

For further questions please contact the Director Application Engineering, Konrad Fischer, konrad.fischer@exelcomposites.com.