We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Engineering Committee of the Catena-X Engineering Business Domain.

 

Purpose

During its first term, the Engineering Committee established the Engineering Business Domain and enabled the development and release of the first use cases and standards. The next phase must balance two priorities: scaling existing use cases and addressing relevant new industry needs. This requires a clear strategy, focused resources and stronger market activation.

 

Key Goals

  • Strategic Direction: Define the strategic direction of the Engineering Business Domain.
  • Portfolio & Alignment: Prioritize the portfolio, align activities across Expert Groups and ensure that standards meet business requirements.
  • Accelerated Adoption: Drive adoption through demonstrators, success stories, industry events and external Engineering networks.

 

Deliverables

  • Engineering strategy and roadmap
    • Balance the scaling of existing use cases with relevant new topics.
    • Maintain a prioritized portfolio and roadmap.
  • Use-case and Expert Group coordination
    • Consolidate industry requirements.
    • Initiate and steer Expert Groups.
    • Track progress and alignment across Engineering activities.
  • Standards governance
    • Review and approve Engineering standards.
    • Ensure business relevance and consistency within Catena-X.
  • Scaling and adoption
    • Support demonstrators, implementation examples and success stories.
    • Actively present Engineering use cases at relevant industry events.
    • Promote Catena-X Engineering standards through relevant Engineering and standardization bodies.

 

Why participate?

  • Shape Strategy: Shape the strategy and roadmap of Collaborative Engineering.
  • Bring Your Priorities: Bring your company’s priorities into Catena-X.
  • Influence Standards: Influence future use cases and standards.
  • Accelerate Adoption: Accelerate adoption across the industry.
  • Connect Networks: Connect Catena-X with relevant Engineering networks.
  • Expert Exchange: Exchange with leading Engineering experts across the ecosystem.

 

Who should apply?

We are searching for 9 members across the industry (suppliers of different sizes and materials, OEM, SME) with:

  • Senior expertise in Engineering or digital Engineering
  • Understanding of cross-company Engineering processes and relevant use cases
  • Experience with standardization, interoperability or data exchange
  • Ability to represent industry and company requirements
  • Organizational mandate to contribute to strategic decisions
  • Contacts with, or active membership in, relevant Engineering or standardization bodies to support the dissemination of Catena-X Engineering standards

 

Association Contact: Thibault Grandemenge

 

How to apply

All registered members received an email from info@catena-x.net on 16 October 2026 regarding the call for applications, including a link to the application form. If you are a member of the association and have not received this email, please contact the primary contact person in your organisation. Please submit your application by 13 November 2026.

We look forward to your application.