Composites Application Development Engineer

Composites Application Development Engineer

Exel Composites – US factory in Erlanger, Kentucky. Reporting to the Director of Application Engineering, BU Engineered Solutions.

• Provide technical support to the sales organization and customers.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technology fit analyses for new applications.
• Lead new product development, optimization, and design activities.
• Perform profile costings, technical calculations, and troubleshooting in customer interface.
• Take overall responsibility and leadership (project management) of assigned projects.
• Manage technical documentation, product documentation, quality documentation, ERP documentation, and oversee product approval and release to production, including product‑related change management.
• Work effectively across departments, demonstrating professionalism, resilience, and a collaborative mindset in a growing and evolving organizational environment.

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Composites Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Experience in mechanical design, process engineering, structural analysis, strength calculations, and ideally some exposure to composite manufacturing.
• Experience with Solid Works or similar CAD software for basic FRP profile design tasks.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and process troubleshooting skills, with a proactive attitude toward resolving technical challenges.
• Self‑motivation and initiative for continuous learning and development, especially in the field of composite materials and applications.
• Good verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English for communication with international customers, suppliers, and team members; other languages are a plus.

• An exciting international working environment with a variety of tasks that allow you to develop your skills and expertise.
• A positive and collaborative working culture and the support of knowledgeable colleagues globally.
• Other benefits include 401(k) and insurance (health, dental, vision).

We look forward to receiving your application and CV by 9th of January 2026.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Plastics Manufacturing

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