Product development engineer for railway air springs

• Development of railway air springs according to customer specifications and company rules.
• Execution of development projects from feasibility assessment to introduction into series production.
• Responsibility for the samples and test orders 
• Development of test concepts according to customer/market/quality requirements (creation of design verification plans, initiation and tracking of tests, evaluation of test results.)
• Preparation and consolidation of specific product documentation (drawings, product specifications, bill of materials, test reports, etc.).
• Creation and maintenance of technical documentation for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Technical communication with customers after alignment with AE and suppliers.
• Support of product industrialization in product/process changes and product-specific issues.
• Support analysis of competitor products (benchmark).
• Initiation and follow-up of patent analyses and own ideas for patent applications.
• Continuous improvement of processes for product development at all relevant locations.
• Participation in project gate reviews and design reviews.
• Direct reporting to the relevant department leader.
• Risk mitigation through D-FMEA and P-FMEA.
• Close cooperation with the central departments of BA functions and location, such as quality, application engineering, platform development, manufacturing, industrial engineering, and product/process industrialization of related plants.
• Act as a team player and contribute to team activities by achieving related results as needed and on time.
• Support the processing of customer claims.
• Business trips in case of request

• Completed studies in mechanical engineering (Master's degree), rubber technology or similar field.
• 3 years of professional experience and experience in technical customer support.
• Basic material and production knowledge in the rubber sector and IRIS requirements.
• Good knowledge of project management and quality processes (APQP, PPAP, FMEA,…).
• Good knowledge of MS office, SAP and CAD (e.g., Solid Works, CATIA, or similar).
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), German desirable.
• Independent way of working, ability to prioritize and master complex tasks.
• Entrepreneurial thinking: customer focus, result orientation, negotiation skills and decisiveness.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

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