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Knauf Gips KG

Building Envelope Development Manager

Knauf Gips KG

. Drive the technical development of innovative building envelope solutions for facades, roofing and offsite applications .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeDortmund • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing innovative building envelope solutions, with a strong focus on facades, roofing, and offsite applications. Proficient in product development, testing, and navigating European approval requirements while effectively collaborating across teams and communicating in both German and English.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Degree In Civil EngineeringBuilding Envelope Applications KnowledgeProduct Development ExperienceFamiliarity With European Approval RequirementsConfident Communication In German And English

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Hard Skills
Building Envelope Solutions DevelopmentProduct TestingTechnical QualificationMarket-Ready Solutions DevelopmentFeasibility Assessment
Soft Skills
Strong Collaboration SkillsStructured ApproachHands-On Problem Solving
Industry Keywords
FacadesRoofing BoardsCement BoardsDryliningConstruction Chemistry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive the technical development of innovative building envelope solutions for facades, roofing and offsite applications
  • Work with R&D and technical teams across countries to turn market and system requirements into practical, market-ready solutions
  • Coordinate development, testing and qualification activities across boards, systems and applications
  • Identify development gaps and resolve technical challenges
  • Ensure the feasibility of new solutions
  • Share technical knowledge and proven solutions across markets
  • Contribute to successful product developments and market introductions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Materials Science, Construction Chemistry or a comparable technical field
  • Several years of relevant professional experience
  • Solid knowledge of building envelope applications such as facades, drylining, cement or roofing boards
  • Experience in product or system development, testing or technical qualification
  • Familiarity with relevant European approval requirements
  • Structured, hands-on approach
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Confident communication in German and English
  • Willingness to travel around 30%
  • Ideally, experience working with external testing or certification partners

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company
  • 30 days of vacation
  • Special leave for certain occasions
  • Flexitime account with a broad time frame for flexible working
  • Weekly home office days
  • Ample parking
  • Direct access to public transport (train and bus) via the company premises
  • Individual support for part-time studies, further education and training
  • Discounts on well-known brands
  • Reduced employee purchases
  • E-Bike Leasing with tax benefits and health benefits