Ski Manufacturing Engineer (m/f/d)

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Ski Manufacturing Engineer (m/f/d)

Full Time
Hybrid
94315 Straubing, Deutschland
With Professional Experience
5/5/26

WHO WE ARE

Elevate Outdoor Collective is an alliance of iconic outdoor and winter sports brands with a specialized focus on skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. With each unique brand maintaining its own individual points of view and driving independent innovation, the Collective is fueled with the strength of world-class development facilities and engineers, global distribution channels and committed outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts and experts. Our brands include K2 Skis, K2 Snowboards, Marker, Dalbello, Völkl, RIDE Snowboards, LINE Skis, Backcountry Access, Atlas Snow Shoe Co., Tubbs Snowshoes, Madshus and K2 Skates.
With an international portfolio of world-renowned brands recognized as trailblazers in innovation, performance and, most importantly, fun times by active lifestyle enthusiasts across the globe, Elevate Outdoor Collective will continue its mission to progress the culture of each and every outdoor endeavor it represents. As “One Team” backed by world-class development facilities and product engineers, incredibly talented athletes and ambassadors and a top-notch crew of employees who live and breathe the outdoor active lifestyle, Elevate Outdoor Collective is eager to take things to the next level.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Ski Manufacturing Engineer ensures that product concepts developed by the engineering team can be translated into efficient, stable, and cost‑effective manufacturing processes across all international production sites. This role acts as the key technical interface between product development and manufacturing. This role advises developers on design‑for‑manufacturing and supporting plants in producing high‑quality skis consistently and economically.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Ensure new product ideas for Elevate Outdoor Collective ski brands are manufacturable, cost‑efficient, and aligned with production capabilities
Serve as the primary interface between product development and manufacturing
Evaluate concepts for feasibility, process risks, and cost implications
Advise product developers on design‑for‑manufacturing and process‑optimized solutions
Coordinate communication between development and global production teams
Support the industrialization and ramp‑up of new products in manufacturing
Understand and compare production processes at our plants in Straubing and China to ensure consistent product quality
Identify opportunities for process optimization and standardization
Maintain technical documentation and production‑related data

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Production/Process Engineering or related technical field
Must be familiar with materials used in ski manufacturing, especially composites, wood, polymers
Solid understanding of product development principles and manufacturing processes Passion for winter sports and skiing

Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Strong analytical skills with a focus on quality, cost efficiency, and process reliability
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments
Willingness to relocate to Straubing and travel regularly to international production sites

Proficiency in German and English
Strong MS Office skills; basic CAD knowledge beneficial

WHAT WE OFFER

A strong employer with innovative products
Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making processes, and the freedom to make an impact
A relaxed and friendly working atmosphere in a sporty environment
Attractive employee discounts on our products and a wide range of sports activities - not just in winter!

HAVE WE SPARKED YOUR INTEREST?

Then please send us your application documents to:
HR Team Straubing
Heidi Raml

+49 9421 320270

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