We're Hiring:
R&D and Product Development Engineer – Technical Textiles (m/f/d)
📍 Location:
Altshausen, Germany | 🕓 Full-time (40h/week) | 🌍 German & English (min. B2)
Who We Are
We’re a forward-thinking company innovating in the world of technical textiles — especially high-performance narrow elastic tapes. If you're curious, hands-on, and love turning ideas into real products, you might be the perfect fit for our growing team!
What You’ll Do
* Develop new woven or knitted narrow elastic products
* Work directly on the machines to bring samples to life
* Document your trials and results to support product development
* Research and source yarns and materials for prototyping
* Organize your projects and collaborate with production, sales, and partners
* Take ownership of your work — and be ready for some travel along the way!
What You Bring
✅ A degree in engineering or 3+ years of experience in a technical role
✅ You're motivated, hands-on, and like solving problems independently
✅ You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty on a machine
✅ You speak German and English fluently (min. B2 in both)
✅ You're open to travel when needed
Bonus Points For
🌟 Experience with narrow elastic textiles (woven or knitted)
🌟 Knowledge of MüCad or Comez Draw
🌟 Background in materials science
🌟 Coding skills (e.G. Python, Java, C, or similar)
🌟 Familiarity with Autodesk CAD or similar design software
🌟 Hands-on skills in electrical engineering (wiring, sensor integration, etc.)
What We Offer
✨ A varied, creative role where your work really matters
✨ A chance to help shape new textile products from scratch
✨ Flat hierarchies, short decision paths, and lots of freedom
✨ A friendly team and space to grow professionally