Research & Development / Engineering

Do you want to experience new challenges and innovate the future of engineered polymer solutions? Accelerate your career with Trelleborg and start shaping industry from the inside.

Who are we?

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS) is a global leader in innovative polymer-based solutions for key industries and critical infrastructure. We are one of three Business Areas within the Trelleborg Group, with a total of about 6 000 employees around the world.

Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure are committed to advancing operational performance in marine, port and built infrastructure, empowering our clients to succeed at the highest level.

About the Job

As a Design Engineer you have responsibility to finish the design, modelling & drafting work allocated to you by your seniors in an efficient and timely manner. This job will entail completion of 3D models and engineering drawings, maintaining work documentation and keeping all projects organized. You will work with Engineers/Project Managers based in different location worldwide to ensure that your work fully aligns with the Customer’s requirements and is in line with TMS standards. The duties and responsibilities of the Design Engineer is not limited to those listed below and are subject to change as per needs of the business.

• Providing CAD support for products associated with the Customer Group activities.
• Read and understand the project requirement and connect with respective project owners to clarify data required to complete the project.
• Discuss with line manager about the project assigned.
• Maintain all communication in written through mail, even if telephonic discussion is made. Summarize mail should be sent for discussed points to respective persons.
• Should follow effective modelling and drawings practice.
• Ensure Information on drawings and documents are accurate and aligning to the requirement.
• The successful and timely delivery of all drafting and modelling assigned work to you.
• Ensure models and dwgs built / issued for any product are feasible for manufacturing, assembly and installation.
• Micro planning of tasks assigned.
• Follow defined company processes and standards.
• Maintaining customer centricity and ensuring customer happiness through delivery of your work.
• Performing engineering activities on a day-to-day basis.
• Checking of other engineer’s models, drawing and other technical documents.
• Maintaining drawing archives.
• Ensure, given responsibilities on or before time, with full accuracy.
• If given task is completed, you should approach your immediate line manager.
• Carry out general tasks as designated by the line manager.
• Communicate efficiently both in writing and verbally
• Moderate to strong understanding of engineering principles

About the Ideal Candidate

• BE / B.Tech / ME / M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field. With minimum 3 years of work experience design and engineering.
• Hands on experience in Autodesk Inventor
• Having knowledge of I-logic, cad automation would be an added advantage.
• Exposure to working methodology as per ISO9001

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

“Don’t delay! We’re hiring as quickly as possible”

At Trelleborg our people are #shapingindustryfromtheinside

Summary of the Role:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Product Engineer is primarily responsible for being the product

specialist for the concerned product group.

The Product Engineer role is to understand a customer's needs on new product requests and apply

this to current processes as well as to engage new processes as the market develops. In this role, the

Product Engineer will assist in developing product strategy, promote the sites capabilities and train key

personnel (Sales Engineers & Application Engineers) within Trelleborg.

The Product Engineer will conduct product estimating activities and provide the business with

profitable solutions.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Product Cost Management

· Oversee the estimating process for inquiries from receipt of customer request to receipt of

  order.

· Coordinate locally the enquiry priority based on evaluation and analysis of overall business

opportunities.

· Lead the coordination of quotes for specification enquiries.

· Propose indicative project timelines and milestones for enquiries, ensuring data is made

  available to New Product Introduction & Project Management teams.

· Proactively provide technical support to application engineers, sales engineers and end

  customers on technical capabilities of product, limitations, alternative solutions, and commercial

  impacts, using evidence based methodology.

· Monitor & review projects for any design or concept changes in customer requirement,

  identifying technical, operational, and commercial impacts.

· Support the management of estimating rules and templates.

· Instigate supplier capability development to ensure suppliers help TSS to achieve innovative

  solutions as well as cost saving opportunities.

· Lead periodic product family reviews for manufacturing process, BoM & BoL adherence,

  actioning or escalating any deviations with stakeholders.

· Identify and facilitate disposition of unused customer and TSS owned tooling along with

  customer support teams and customers.

· Investigate and identify cost reduction opportunities through costs analysis reviews.

  Technical Reviews

· Instigate and lead cross functional feasibility studies for new business enquiries

· Participate in design reviews and other project related meetings.

· Provide support for Qualification Test Plans, Qualification Test Reports, & FMEA's.

· Responsible for providing all technical information regarding a focused product group

· Develop skills to apply multiple products/processes to a customer problem in order to present the marketing         companies with a complete sealing solution where possible. System, Reporting, & Training · Manage inter-company     price lists · Maintain and assign all local site specific part numbers in accordance with TSS standards. · Provide   monthly, site specific KPI's · Participate in monthly site review of active enquiries & projects

Education and Experience:

·4-year degree in engineering or other technical field required

· 3 years manufacturing experience, or 6 years of applied manufacturing

· Experience with CAD software

· Database and ERP operating systems experience is preferred

· Must have a strong understanding of application of materials and design in manufacturing

  environments

· Experience within the Aerospace industry and preferably in polymer manufacturing

· Experience in dealing with stakeholders (internal & external) at all levels in the business

Competencies: 

· Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

  is essential.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent presentation capabilities.

· Excellent problem solving capability.

· Ability to process large amounts of data and technical information and be confident in the

  understanding of such information.

· Strong networking and interpersonal skills.

· Self motivated and analytical with reasoned, well balanced decision making qualities.

· Strong skills and expertise within the department and wider business

Travel: 

·Will need to be able to travel internationally to visit MC's as well as customers when required. Visits will typically be  planned but on occasion may only be a few days’ notice depending on circumstances.

Application: 

Apply here!

Last Application Date 2/9/2026

The final compensation offered to the candidate may be based on geographical location, work experience and/or skill level. Additions to the compensation packing, including but not limited to paid time off, insurance benefits and 401(k) eligibility, will be outlined at the time of the job offer.

Compensation range: $80,000-$100,000

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.

Summary of the Role: 

The Application Engineer (AE) is responsible for supporting their respective regional market (Americas, Europe or APAC) with technical support of aerospace products, materials and services.  The primary objective is to work directly with sales engineers and aircraft manufactures, component OEMs, and aerospace MROs to advise product and material solutions per the customer’s requirements as well as specify Trelleborg Aerospace standards and modified standards. In addition, they will support the product design engineer on build to specification type designs for the purpose of generating formal solutions and subsequent proposals to be presented to the customer.  The AE will work within their Value Stream, supporting all products within, as well as collaborate with other value streams to provide ideal customer solutions.

The AE is to ensure they are aligned with our vision of making aerospace safe & sustainable through superior products & services, and is engaged in working towards our mission of becoming bigger and better by working on our six key strategic objectives:

Defend & Grow existing business by improving our service & fulfillment

Value stream growth & innovation

Global replication, fleet management & alignment

Elevate safety & sustainability culture to aviation requirements

Achieve excellence through a relentless pursuit of marginal gains in everything we do

Adopt intent-based leadership principles

 An Aerospace Application Engineer will utilize all tools within their means to recommend superior products and services.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Liaise with external customers and Trelleborg resources to propose solutions based on customer requirements
• Confirm the technical feasibility of customer projects
• Assurance of alignment to processes; Product Life Cycle Management, Customer Relationship Management, Project Management Process, Design process and other
• Work within agreed and published Consensus of Designs
• Support sales in seeking new customer opportunities
• Submit customer product design requests to the GVSM and product design engineers
• Prepare technical items for customer proposal; drawings, presentations, and inspection diagrams or sketches
• Interpret technical data including modeling, FEA or testing results and report to customer
• Provide technical assistance to customers and sales personnel
• Prepare and present aerospace product, material and service training to customers
• Support sales in the execution of strategic and technical plans to drive revenue
• Provide technical support for trouble shooting, analysis in an effort to resolve field performance problems
• Maintain technical knowledge of both internal and external products, materials and services
• Assist in commercial and marketing activities are requested by GVSM; trade shows, symposiums, forums, etc
• Support quality and manufacturing in root cause and corrective action efforts

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelors degree in engineering
• 1 years of within application or product design engineer roles      
• Proficiency in solid modeling; Unigraphics NX6 or higher, CATIA (moderate)
• Knowledge in Finite Elemement Analysis tools and prediction preferred (beginner)
• Proficiency in Team Center or similar product life cycle management tools
• Knowledge of aerospace elastomer and plastic product applications preferred; hydraulics & actuation, airframe & structures, engine, interiors
• Knowledge of plastic and elastomer materials characteristics preferred
• Knowledge of plastic and elastomer manufacturing processes preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required

Competencies: 

• Self-motivated
• Strong technical aptitude and learning ability
• Proficient oral/written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to analyze, interpret and communicate technical concepts

Travel: 

• 20-30% travel per year 

Application: 

Apply here!

Last Application Date 2/9/2026

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.

Do you want to make a lasting difference for our customers and the environment? Start shaping industry from the inside.

Who are we?

Trelleborg’s Engineered Coated Fabrics operation is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry globally. We are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead.  Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside.

About the Job

The Product Development Chemist/Engineer will be responsible for developing new polymer-based products for various end uses in aerospace, transportation, defense and industrial markets. Products will be based on novel combinations of polymers and textiles using a broad range of coating and calendaring processes. The Product Development Chemist/Engineer will interact with customers and sales to align on product requirements, manufacturing to develop processes for production and external partners for identifying new material technologies for creating novel innovations.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and process for manufacture
• Work with sales team to define innovation opportunities
• Work with suppliers and other external partners to remain on the leading edge of the industry
• Work safely in a laboratory and manufacturing setting

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or similar technical field
• 2-5 years of technical experience industrial R&D

Successful candidates will have strengths in the following:

• Self-starter with a passion for innovation
• Creative and analytical technical problem solving
• Deep knowledge of polymer chemistry
• Ability to perform hands-on work with industrial machinery
• Curiosity and ability to rapidly learn new materials, processes and testing methods
• Excellent oral & written communication skills

Travel Requirements

• Work onsite at Rutherfordton, NC facility
• Occasional travel within U.S., with potential international travel as necessary

Benefits  

As a valued Trelleborg team member, you will enjoy: 

• Competitive salary 
• Generous benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k 
• Paid time off 
• Paid holidays 
• Employee assistance program 
• A rewarding career with greater opportunity for impact

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

At Trelleborg our people are #shapingindustryfromtheinside

• Providing CAD support for products associated with the Customer Group activities.
• Read and understand the project requirement and connect with respective project owners to clarify data required to complete the project.
• Discuss with line manager about the project assigned.
• Maintain all communication in written through mail, even if telephonic discussion is made. Summarize mail should be sent for discussed points to respective persons.
• Should follow effective modelling and drawings practice.
• Ensure Information on drawings and documents are accurate and aligning to the requirement.
• The successful and timely delivery of all drafting and modelling assigned work.
• Ensure models and drawings built / issued for any product are feasible for manufacturing, assembly and installation.
• Micro planning of tasks assigned.
• Follow defined company processes and standards.
• Maintaining customer centricity and ensuring customer happiness through delivery of your work.
• Performing engineering activities on a day-to-day basis.
• Checking of other engineer’s models, drawing and other technical documents.
• Maintaining drawing archives.
• Ensure, given responsibilities on or before time, with full accuracy.
• If given task is completed, you should approach your immediate line manager.
• Carry out general tasks as designated by the line manager.
• Communicate efficiently both in writing and verbally
• Moderate to strong understanding of engineering principles 

• Self-motivated.
• Communicate efficiently to avoid ambiguity.
• Build good relationships and work well within a multi-disciplined team.
• Ability to build engineering concepts from scratch.
• Learn about new products and adapt new ideas quickly and accurately.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.
• See challenges as opportunities 

• Diploma/ BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field. With minimum 3 year of work experience design and drafting.
• Hands on experience in Solidworks
• Having knowledge of I-logic, cad automation would be an added advantage.
• Exposure to working methodology as per ISO9001 

Setzen Sie Zeichen für die Zukunft. Beschleunigen Sie Ihre Karriere bei Trelleborg und gestalten Sie die Branche von innen heraus mit.

Wer sind wir?

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS) ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter von innovativen polymerbasierten Lösungen für Schlüsselindustrien und kritische Infrastrukturen. Wir sind einer der Geschäftsbereiche der Trelleborg Gruppe mit insgesamt ca. 6.000 Mitarbeitern auf der ganzen Welt. 

An unserem Standort in Lathen besetzen wir ab sofort die Position eines Project Managers für Produktentwicklung (m/w/d) - Automotive/Aerospace.

Über die Position

• Erstellung und Durchführung von Machbarkeitsstudien
• Gesamtverantwortung für Projekte von der Machbarkeitsanalyse bis zur Nachbetreuung
• Leitung und Koordination der Projektteams und Durchführung regelmäßiger Teamsitzungen
• Planung, Durchführung, Überprüfung und gegebenenfalls Korrektur von Projektaktivitäten
• Unterstützung in der Produktentwicklung bzw. Konstruktion von Dichtungsprofilen

Über den idealen Kandidaten

• Abgeschlossene technische Ausbildung / Studium (in den Bereichen Produktentwicklung / Extrusion / Maschinenbau), idealerweise im Zusammenhang mit Kunststoffen
• Mehrjährige Erfahrung in Projektleitung, idealerweise in der Automobil- oder Luftfahrtindustrie
• Kenntnisse in QS / QM
• Grundlegende CAD-Kenntnisse (2D/3D)
• Technisches Wissen in Kunststofftechnik, Extrusion und Maschinenbau ist wünschenswert
• Erfahrung mit Automobilprozessen (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, PPAP, APQP)
• eine flexible, aufgeschlossene, strukturierte, selbstständige und teamfähige Persönlichkeit
• Reisebereitschaft für Kurzreisen innerhalb Deutschlands und Europa

Was wir bieten

• Die Vorteile einer internationalen, skandinavisch geprägten, Unternehmenskultur gepaart mit einem familiären Arbeitsumfeld
• Möglichkeiten der externen und internen Weiterbildung
• Firmenfitness über EGYM Wellpass
• Vermögenswirksame Leistungen
• Corporate Benefits Angebote

Bewerbungsprozess

Sind Sie die Person, die wir suchen? Bewerben Sie sich jetzt! Wir bieten ein vielseitiges Aufgabengebiet, in dem Teamgeist und Eigenverantwortung gefordert sind. Es erwartet Sie ein interessanter Arbeitsplatz.

Bei Rückfragen zum Stellenangebot melden Sie sich gerne bei Stephan Lünnemann (HR Manager) unter [email protected]. Trelleborg ist ein Arbeitgeber der Chancengleichheit. Wir schätzen Vielfalt und verpflichten uns, ein integratives Umfeld für alle Mitarbeiter zu schaffen. Wir stellen sicher, dass für Menschen mit Behinderungen angemessene Vorkehrungen getroffen werden, um am Bewerbungsprozess teilzunehmen oder ihre Arbeit auszuführen.

Summary of the Role:

A Manufacturing Tooling Engineer is responsible for optimizing and improving manufacturing processes in order to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity. Tooling engineers work on designing and implementing manufacturing methods, tools, and equipment, as well as analyzing production data to identify areas for improvement. They ensure products are manufactured cost-effectively and meet the desired quality standards.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing processes, quality control and the use of industry specific tools and software 

Competencies: 

Travel: 

• Minimal travel as required 

Application: 

Apply here!

Last Application Date 2/15/2026

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.

Are you a talent looking to build business skills, gain experience, and take on exciting challenges? Grow your career with Trelleborg and start shaping the industry from the inside.

Who are we?

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS) is a global leader in innovative polymer-based solutions for key industries and critical infrastructure. We are one of three Business Areas within the Trelleborg Group, with a total of about 6 000 employees around the world.

Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure are committed to advancing operational performance in marine, port and built infrastructure, empowering our clients to succeed at the highest level.

About the Job

As a design automation engineer you have the responsibility to complete design automation projects, as directed by your line manager. Assisting immediate line manager to complete assigned projects and goals within specified time limit. Strong working knowledge and experience required in SolidWorks API using VBA, VB .Net or C#. The duties and responsibilities of the design automation engineer is not limited to those listed below and are subject to change as per needs of the business.

• Providing design automation support for products associated with the customer group activities.
• Read and understand the project requirement and communicate with respective project owners to clarify data required to complete the project.
• Responsible for micro project planning & timely submission of work allocated to you.
• Discuss with line manager about the project assigned.
• Maintain all communication in written through mail, even if telephonic discussion is made. Summarize mail should be sent for discussed points to respective persons.
• Should follow effective modelling and drawings practice.
• Ensure deliverables are correct and aligning to the requirement.
• The successful and timely delivery of all design automation work allocated to you.
• Follow defined company processes and standards.
• Maintaining customer focus and ensuring customer satisfaction through delivery of your work.
• Ensure, given task is completed on or before time, with full accuracy.
• If given task is completed, you should approach your immediate line manager.
• Maintaining customer focus and ensuring customer satisfaction through delivery of good quality work.
• Completion of suitable tasks as defined by your immediate senior, other than your routine tasks.
• Communicate effectively to avoid ambiguity.
• If immediate line manager is not available contact next level of hierarchy for any support.
• QA and QC of API applications.

About the Ideal Candidate

• Self-motivated.
• Communicate effectively to avoid ambiguity.
• Build good relationships and work well within a multi-disciplined team.
• Ability to build engineering concepts from scratch.
• Learn about new products and adapt new ideas quickly and accurately.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.
• See challenges as opportunities.

Educational Qualification & Work Experience:

• BE / B.Tech / ME / M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or similar field with 5-6 years of experience.
• Experience with VBA , VB .Net or C# and CAD customization
• Experience with CAD software like SOLIDWORKS
• Minimum 3 years of VBA, VB .Net and CAD Customization coupled with practical experience in CAD software support activity.
• Knowledge of C will be added advantage.

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

“Don’t delay! We’re hiring as quickly as possible”

At Trelleborg our people are #shapingindustryfromtheinside