Materials & Chemical Engineer

Description

Materials & Chemical Engineer — Composites

Company: VRI Composites Germany GmbH | a division of The Gund Company

Location: Augsburg, Germany | Munich metro area candidates encouraged to apply

Work Authorization: Valid German residency and work authorization required; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Language: Bilingual fluency in German and English required.

Build materials. Improve processes. Help power industries worldwide.

We are seeking a hands-on Materials & Chemical Engineer to join our composites team in Augsburg. This role supports material development, process improvement, equipment implementation, and technical problem-solving for advanced thermoset composite manufacturing.

This is an opportunity for an engineer who enjoys manufacturing, chemistry, materials science, and practical problem-solving while making a visible impact in a global company with a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.

What You Will Do

• •Serve as a technical resource for composite materials, thermoset formulations, and manufacturing processes.
• •Develop and adjust formulations to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• •Research, develop, qualify, and improve new materials, products, and process controls.
• •Lead problem-solving efforts for material, chemical, and process-related issues.
• •Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, and global teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• •Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, FMEA, Control Plans, and A3 project methods.
• •Support capital equipment projects, including specifications, statements of work, supplier proposals, installation, and launch.

Requirements

• •Valid German residency and work authorization required ; visa sponsorship is not provided.
• •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering , Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• •Minimum of 2 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, composites, thermoset materials, chemical processes, or process development.
• •Strong project management skills with the ability to move technical work from concept to execution.
• •Experience with thermoset composites and/or composite processes preferred.
• •Experience with process documentation, data analysis, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• •Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• •Bilingual fluency in German and English.

Why Join Us

• •Meaningful work on composite materials and process challenges that support customers worldwide.
• •Collaborative culture built around: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer, and Take Care of the Business.
• •Career growth, professional development, and visibility across global engineering and manufacturing teams.
• •Competitive compensation and benefits, where applicable.

Compensation: €75,000–€102,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Ready to apply? To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application, CV/resume, and cover letter in English.

If you are a materials, chemical, mechanical, or process engineer near Augsburg or Munich who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, we would love to connect.