(Senior) Technical Engineer

Victrex is seeking a (Senior) Technical Engineer to join our European Technical Engineering team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of high-performance polymer innovation across multiple industries. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with strong technical expertise and hands-on industrial experience in a commercial environment.

About the Role

As a (Senior) Technical Engineer at Victrex, you will act as a key technical interface between customers and internal teams, providing expert guidance on polymer materials, manufacturing processes, and application development. You’ll collaborate across R&D, Commercial, and Quality functions to support customers throughout their product lifecycle—from concept and development to scale-up and serial manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Consultancy: Deliver deep technical insights on products, processes, and applications across Victrex’s markets.

• Customer Support: Resolve product performance and processing issues, ensuring swift resolution in collaboration with Quality teams.

• Business Development: Partner with Sales to drive growth through technical proposals, milestone ownership, and strategic support.

• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong technical relationships with key decision-makers, identifying new opportunities and enhancing customer satisfaction.

• Market Engagement: Lead educational initiatives and support technical marketing for new and existing products.

• New Product Development: Represent customer needs in NPD projects, guiding evaluation, qualification, and validation stages.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven industrial experience in polymer sciences, product engineering, materials science, and polymer manufacturing processes

• Fluent spoken and written German and English, Knowledge of French an advantage

• German resident with permanent work permit

• At least 3-5 years of work experience

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

• Additional expertise in digital tools and technologies (e.g., simulation software, AI platforms) is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Polymer Science, or Materials Science

Experience and Skills Required

• Expertise in polymer and material sciences, ideally in high-performance polymers or engineering thermoplastics

• Hands-on experience with polymer processing technologies such as injection moulding, extrusion, or coatings

• Proficiency in digital tools for design and productivity. (e.g., predictive simulation, modelling and AI platforms

• Strong understanding of value chain application development and system-level integration in a commercial setting

• Excellent communication skills in German and English (C1–C2 level), with the ability to translate technical insights into commercial value

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and influence through data-driven analysis.

Role Metrics

• Revenue impact: £0.5M – £10M annually

• Commercial Projects: 5–10 growth target opportunities per year

• Customer Portfolio: 2–5 key accounts, plus support for 50+ customers

• Stakeholder Reach: Multi-regional collaboration across R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Quality

Why Join Victrex?

· Be the technical bridge between customers and cutting-edge polymer solutions

· Gain exposure to cross-functional teams and strategic projects

· Collaborate with industry-leading professionals in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.

With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders

Vision and culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.

Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.

We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.

As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.

Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.

Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities. We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ in 2024!

Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:

The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.

We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.

We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!

That email is: enablerecruitment@victrex.com

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all

sections of the community.