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 TASKS

• Prototype 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 PROFILE

• Qualifications: 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 salary

Profit Sharing: Shared success – our employees benefit from the company’s performance

Working Hours: 38-hour work week with flexible working hours for a high degree of flexibility

On-site Workplace: Workplace at our Vaihingen/Enz or Zwönitz location with close personal exchange within the team

Vacation: 30 days of annual leave plus additional holiday allowance

Development Opportunities: Individual training and development opportunities for both professional and personal growth

Appreciative Work Environment: A workplace where you feel comfortable, valued, and respected

Company Pension Subsidy: We take care of our employees’ future even during their working life by contributing to their pension scheme

Health Management: Comprehensive support provided by our company physicians

Cafeteria: Subsidized lunch offered by a local provider

Allowances: Various subsidies, e.g. for commuting costs

Bike Leasing: Lease a bicycle or e-bike under attractive conditions

Parking: Convenient parking spaces available at all locations