Product Development Specialist - Folding Boxboard | Mitarbeiter Produktentwicklung - Faltschachtel (m/w/d)

Weig Holding GmbH & Co. KG.

Mayen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published May 8, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Product Development Specialist for Folding Boxboard at the WEIG Group, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation within our paper and board manufacturing operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities include leading cross-functional project teams, planning and executing technical trials in laboratory and production environments, and optimizing functional product properties. You will evaluate new materials and technologies, ensuring they meet performance, cost, and sustainability targets before transitioning them into full-scale industrial production. Additionally, you will serve as a technical expert, providing support for sales initiatives and customer projects. This role is ideal for a technically minded professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys bridging the gap between R&D and industrial application. You will work within a well-established family-owned company that values long-term development, professional growth, and a supportive team culture, offering the unique opportunity to influence product quality in a global manufacturing context.

Required Skills

Education

Completed technical degree (e.g., Process Engineering, Chemistry, Paper Technology) or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in product development, ideally within the folding boxboard industry or technically demanding product environments.
  • Practical experience in product development processes and experimental design.
  • Initial experience in project management and application of standard project management methodologies.

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel internationally; must possess valid work authorization for Germany.