Ski Manufacturing Engineer (m/f/d) 06.05.2026 Elevate Outdoor Collective Straubing

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 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 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

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

Benefits

• 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!