Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data and the environment.
Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions, we provide value-adding products including apparel, footwear and speciality threads.
Role Pupose
We’re looking for a dynamic R&D; Engineer to support the development of innovative products and associated manufacturing processes, with a primary focus on composite solutions for the Telecom and Energy markets. Reporting to the Innovation and Commercial Leader, this role will be based in our manufacturing facility in Lliçà d'Amunt (Barcelona) and will work cross‑functionally across the organization to translate market needs into scalable technical solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the growth of a fast‑evolving,
high‑potential market while helping shape the next generation of composite product platforms.
What you will do
Develop new products and manufacturing processes, as well as the modification of existing solutions ensuring alignment with market trends and specific customer requirements.
Perform materials characterization and performance validation, including mechanical testing, data analysis, and interpretation to support product specifications and qualification.
Act as project lead for strategic R&D; initiatives, managing scope, timelines, technical risk, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure successful execution.
Serve as the technical liaison and subject‑matter expert between business units and internal or external manufacturing locations, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and technical alignment.
Provide technical expertise to upstream manufacturing technologies, driving continuous improvement in current pro
📌 R&D Engineer, Composites (España)
🏢 Coats
📍 España