Development Engineer Composites

Are you passionate about composites and eager to develop products that make an impact in the aerospace industry?

Join KVE and contribute to innovative products such as radomes, rotor blades, and aircraft components. Strengthen our team as a Product Development Engineer Composites and help deliver groundbreaking solutions.

KVE is an influential player in the composites industry, known for our innovative solutions and high-quality products for the aerospace sector. At KVE, you will work in a dynamic and inspiring environment where your development is a priority.

Mission

As a Product Development Engineer Composites at KVE, you will be technically responsible for executing various projects from specification to product realization. You will develop composite products through all stages of the development cycle: from concept design, calculations, and tooling design to manufacturing engineering and testing. Depending on the project size and your experience, you will work independently on a project or as part of an engineering team.

Your responsibilities

• Develop composite products from concept to manufacturing;
• Perform design for composite structures;
• Design and optimize tooling and production processes;
• Manufacture the first parts and handover to production
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure project success;
• Draft, check and approve technical documentation;
• Optimize existing products and processes;
• Report progress and results to project managers and the department manager

In short; you’ll get the opportunity to be an engineer, involved in the whole process from early design phase, up to the first articles rolling out of production.

Your luggage

You have a passion for composites and/or aerospace and are ready for the next step in your career. You have gained some experience in a high-tech engineering environment and are eager to further develop within the field of composite product development. You are a team player, take responsibility, and strive to meet customer expectations.

• Completed BSc/MSc/BEng in Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering;
• 3-5 years of work experience in a technical environment;
• Experience with composites;
• Experience with stress analysis is a plus;
• Excellent command of English. Knowledge of French is an advantage;
• Residing in the Netherlands or willing to move to the Netherlands.

At KVE, you can expect a challenging and stimulating work environment where you can develop into a specialist in composites. We offer you the support, training, and opportunities to further develop your talents.

• Salary between €3400 and €4400, depending on experience;
• A one-year contract (32-40 hours per week) with the prospect of permanent employment;
• 25 vacation days + 2 ATV days;
• Travel costs compensation;
• Opportunities for personal development;
• Bike plan;
• Excellent pension scheme.

WFS PRO is managing the application process for this position. Do you have questions or want to apply? Contact Puk Steenbergen at +31 6 27118339 or send your resume to p.steenbergen@wfspro.nl. Apply now and take the next step in your career!