Technical Engineer; m​/f​/d or Senior Technical Engineer; m​/f​/d

About the Role

Victrex is seeking a (Senior) Technical Engineer to join our European Technical Engineering team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of high-performance polymer innovation across multiple industries. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with strong technical expertise and hands‑on industrial experience in a commercial environment.

• Technical Consultancy:
  Deliver deep technical insights on products, processes, and applications across Victrex’s markets.
• Customer Support:
  Resolve product performance and processing issues, ensuring swift resolution in collaboration with Quality teams.
• Business Development:
  Partner with Sales to drive growth through technical proposals, milestone ownership, and strategic support.
• Relationship Building:
  Cultivate strong technical relationships with key decision‑makers, identifying new opportunities and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Market Engagement:
  Lead educational initiatives and support technical marketing for new and existing products.
• New Product Development:
  Represent customer needs in NPD projects, guiding evaluation, qualification, and validation stages.

• Proven industrial experience in polymer sciences, product engineering, materials science, and polymer manufacturing processes.
• Fluent spoken and written German and English, knowledge of French an advantage.
• German resident with permanent work permit.
• At least 3-5 years of work experience.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.
• Additional expertise in digital tools and technologies (e.g., simulation software, AI platforms) is highly desirable.

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Polymer Science, or Materials Science.

• Expertise in polymer and material sciences, ideally in high‑performance polymers or engineering thermoplastics.
• Hands‑on experience with polymer processing technologies such as injection moulding, extrusion, or coatings.
• Proficiency in digital tools for design and productivity. (e.g., predictive simulation, modelling and AI platforms.
• Strong understanding of value chain application development and system‑level integration in a commercial setting.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English (C1–C2 level), with the ability to translate technical insights into commercial value.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and influence through data‑driven analysis.

• Revenue impact: £0.5M – £10M annually.
• Commercial Projects: 5–10 growth target opportunities per year.
• Customer Portfolio: 2–5 key accounts, plus support for 50+ customers.
• Stakeholder Reach:
  Multi‑regional collaboration across R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Quality.

• Be the technical bridge between customers and cutting‑edge polymer solutions.
• Gain exposure to cross‑functional teams and strategic projects.
• Collaborate with industry‑leading professionals in a dynamic, innovation‑driven environment.

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high‑performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges. Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human‑centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast‑paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.

We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI‑driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous…