Development Engineer

Do you not only want to develop, but also shape products from the very first idea through to the final solution? Then bring your expertise to our team and work on new technologies and forward-looking applications. If you are motivated to actively shape the future of defense technology, turn ideas into tangible solutions, and combine engineering with creativity, you are in the right place with us. Here, you don’t just develop products, you create solutions that are technically convincing and perform when it matters most.YOUR TASKSPrototype Development:Design and develop prototypes and components for defense applications.Test Management:Conduct tests, simulations, and qualification activities, including full documentation.Specifications:Support the development of technical specifications and requirement documents.Production Introduction:Implement, refine, and document products and prepare them for series production.Technology Analysis:Evaluate new technologies, trends, and materials for defense applications.Intellectual Property:Support patent applications and intellectual property protection (if required).Customer Support:Provide technical consulting and customer support in coordination with project management.YOUR PROFILEQualifications:A completed degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a comparable technical field.Experience:Experience in the development and design of technical products, ideally involving materials/components in the defense sector (e.g., high-performance materials, protection systems, or electronics integration).Knowledge:Proficiency in CAD systems such as CATIA V5 or comparable development environments, as well as knowledge of standards, approvals, and certification processes in defense engineering.Language Skills:Negotiation-level proficiency in German and English.YOUR BENEFITS AT KREMPEL Attractive Compensation:Compensation in line with the collective bargaining agreement of the chemical industry (IG Bergbau, Chemie – Papier), including holiday bonus and 13th-month salaryProfit Sharing:Shared success – our employees benefit from the company’s performanceWorking Hours:38-hour work week with flexible working hours for a high degree of flexibilityOn-site Workplace:Workplace at our Vaihingen/Enz or Zwönitz location with close personal exchange within the teamVacation:30 days of annual leave plus additional holiday allowanceDevelopment Opportunities:Individual training and development opportunities for both professional and personal growthAppreciative Work Environment:A workplace where you feel comfortable, valued, and respectedCompany Pension Subsidy:We take care of our employees’ future even during their working life by contributing to their pension schemeHealth Management:Comprehensive support provided by our company physiciansCafeteria:Subsidized lunch offered by a local providerAllowances:Various subsidies, e.g. for commuting costsBike Leasing:Lease a bicycle or e-bike under attractive conditionsParking:Convenient parking spaces available at all locations#J-18808-Ljbffr