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The Gund Company · Augsburg, Deutschland, DEU
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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.