Development Engineer (m/w/d) Sustainable Plastics & Process Technology

Working Hours: Full-time

Nature Compound develops and produces sustainable materials and packaging solutions based on bio-compounds, natural fibers, and innovative materials. With our own compound development, injection molding, and the setup of our thermoforming production, we are developing from a pure material developer to an integrated manufacturer of sustainable plastic products.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a practice-oriented person who drives technical developments together with our customers and accompanies them until series production.

Tasks

You will work at the interface between development, construction, production, and sales.

Your tasks include especially:

• Development of new products and packaging solutions from sustainable plastics
• Care of customer projects from idea to series production
• Development and optimization of materials and compounds
• Accompaniment of production tests in the area of thermoforming, extrusion, and injection molding
• Planning, execution, and evaluation of technical tests
• Creation and adaptation of technical drawings (CAD)
• Support for tool adjustments and product optimizations
• Analysis of production processes and development of technical improvements
• Collaboration with suppliers, toolmakers, customers, and research partners
• Documented development projects

Qualification

You have a completed degree or comparable training in the field of:

• Polymer Technology
• Process Technology
• Material Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Paper Technology
• or a comparable major.

In addition, you ideally bring:

• first work experience or motivated newcomer
• Interest in sustainable materials and bioplastics
• Understanding of industrial production processes
• Knowledge in the area of thermoforming, extrusion, or injection molding is advantageous
• CAD knowledge (e.g. SolidWorks or Inventor)
• Structured and independent working style
• Hands-on mentality
• Pleasure in trying things out and developing solutions

Benefits

• Participation in innovative sustainable products with a lot of self-responsibility
• Fast decision-making processes
• Variety of projects
• Modern development and production environment
• Direct influence on new products
• Team events and family atmosphere
• Flexible working hours
• Development perspective with increasing responsibility and performance-oriented remuneration
• 30 days of vacation
• Bike leasing

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