BERGER Group
BERGER Group

Textile Engineer (m/f/d)

Location: Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany

About BERGER

The Berger Group is a world-leading manufacturer of textile seatbelts for the automotive industry. Our products stand for the highest quality, safety, and reliability and are utilized by renowned OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.

To strengthen our Development Department, we are looking for a Textile Engineer or Textile Technologist (m/f/d) to join us at the earliest possible date. This position is a parental leave replacement, initially limited to a fixed term of 36 months.

Hands-on experience within a medium-sized company with a global reach.

A diverse range of tasks and opportunities for creative growth.

Long-term job security through a permanent employment contract.

Flexible working hours

A positive and supportive working environment.

Attractive, performance-based compensation structures.

Your Profile

  • Education: Completed training as a Certified Textile Technician or a degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, or a comparable qualification.
  • Technical Expertise: Sound knowledge of weaving technology, ideally in the field of technical textiles.
  • Industry Experience: Experience in the automotive industry and knowledge of IATF 16949 is an advantage.
  • Material Science: Experience with textile materials such as polyamide, polyester, or high-performance fibers is desirable.
  • Methodology: A structured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach to work.
  • Soft Skills: A reliable team player with strong communication skills.
  • Languages: Proficiency in German and English (both written and spoken).
  • IT & Tools: Proficient in MS Office; experience with technical drawings or testing methods is a plus.

Areas of Responsibility

  • Product Development: Development, further advancement, and optimization of textile seatbelt webbings.
  • Project Management: Technical oversight of new projects from the conceptual phase through to series production readiness (SOP).
  • Design & Approval: Design, evaluation, and approval of fabrics regarding mechanical, functional, and aesthetic requirements.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Close cooperation with production, quality management, purchasing, and sales.
  • Industrialization: Supporting the industrialization of new materials, yarns, and weaving constructions.
  • Testing & Analysis: Planning, conducting, and evaluating trials, tests, and technical analyses.
  • Customer & Technical Support: Participation in customer meetings, technical coordination, and complaint analyses.
  • Documentation: Creation and maintenance of technical documentation, specifications, and development reports.

This position is initially limited to 36 months due to parental leave cover in accordance with Section 14 Paragraph 1 of the Part-Time and Fixed-Term Employment Act (TzBfG).

Depending on the candidate's personal and professional qualifications and the company's situation, there is the possibility of being offered a permanent position.