Process Development Engineer (m/f/d)

wlgore; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 85.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Gore is seeking a Process Development Engineer (m/f/d) in Putzbrunn, Germany for a 12-month temporary assignment with potential for permanency. Lead development, scale-up, and validation of manufacturing processes focusing on coating, lamination, and electrospinning technologies.

You will collaborate across product development, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and external partners to translate product requirements into robust process solutions, enabling commercialization of new products in a

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or comparable Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in R&D process development, scale-up and validation.
• Experience with external manufacturers, suppliers, or partners.
• Knowledge of web handling and process mapping between materials, conditions, and product performance.
• Strong data analysis, experimental execution, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Lead process development and scale-up, defining process windows and material-process relationships for robust manufacturing.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing principles to align product, material, process, and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with product development engineers on prototyping, process development and commercialization.
• Serve as a key technical interface with manufacturing teams, external partners and suppliers.
• Plan and execute experiments, process trials, scale-up, validation and sample delivery.
• Troubleshoot material and process issues with manufacturing, quality and supplier partners.
• Align technical requirements and manufacturing readiness across cross-functional teams.
• Analyze and document results, specifications, validation outcomes and recommendations.
• Identify equipment and process capability needs with engineering partners.
• Assess manufacturing capacity, supplier capability, process risk, and commercialization readiness

Kenntnisse

Data analysis

Experimental execution

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Cross-functional communication

German language

English language

R&D process development experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or comparable Engineering degree

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Process Development Engineer (m/f/d)

Req Id: 2266

State/Province: Bayern

City: Putzbrunn

Business: Gore Performance Solutions

Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians

Sub-Category: Engineering

Experience Level: Experienced

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Posting Start Date: 9/15/26

Posting End Date: 9/29/26

About the Role

We are looking for a Process Development Engineer (m/f/d)to join our team in Putzbrunn, Germany, for an initial 12-month temporary assignment, with the potential to transition into a permanent position. In this role, you will lead the development, scale-up, and validation of manufacturing processes, with a focus on coating, lamination, and electrospinning technologies. You will collaborate across product development, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and external partners to translate product requirements into robust, scalable process solutions. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges and directly support the commercialization of new products

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and scale-up, defining process windows and material-process relationships for robust, reproducible manufacturing.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing principles to align product, material, process, and manufacturing requirements.
• Partner with product development engineers on prototyping, process development, and commercialization.
• Serve as a key technical interface with manufacturing teams, external partners, and suppliers.
• Plan and execute experiments, process trials, scale-up, validation, and sample delivery.
• Troubleshoot material and process issues with manufacturing, quality, and supplier partners.
• Align technical requirements and manufacturing readiness across cross-functional teams.
• Analyze and document results, specifications, validation outcomes, and recommendations.
• Identify equipment and process capability needs with engineering partners.
• Assess manufacturing capacity, supplier capability, process risk, and commercialization readiness

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or comparable Engineering degree.
• Credentials: Min. of 5 years of relevant experience in R&D process development, scale-up, and validation.
• Experience: Experience with external manufacturers, suppliers, or partners.
• Knowledge: Competence in web handling and process mapping between materials, conditions, and product performance. Understanding of Design for Manufacturing principles.
• Skills: Strong data analysis, experimental execution, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills. Effective cross‑functional communication including across engineering and supply chain.
• Abilities: Ability to translate product requirements into specifications. Ability to work hands‑on and manage priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Language skills: Fluent in German and English is mandatory

Desired Qualifications

• Education: in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related field preferred
• Credentials: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in R&D process development and scale-up involving coating, lamination, and electrospinning.

About Gore

For over 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. Our Associates build on a rich history of innovation, upholding Gore’s values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.