The Role
The Product Development Engineer will manage the development of rubber expansion joints, from feasibility studies to series production, ensuring quality and specifications. Responsibilities include creating technical documentation, supporting customer consultations, and leading innovation projects.
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Job Description
We are looking for a new PD Engineer to join our team in Nyíregyháza, Hungary!
- Product development of mainly rubber expansion joints according to customer specifications and QM manual based on platform definition.
- Execution of development projects from feasibility assessment through to introduction in series production acc. to PLC.
- Responsibility for the specification of prototypes and customer samples in cooperation with other specialist departments.
- Development of test concepts according to customer/market/quality requirements
(Creation of design verification plans, initiation and tracking of tests, evaluation of test results.) - Creation and maintenance of technical documentation for customers and internal stakeholders.
- Support of other departments and customers with technical consulting and product expertise.
- Support of the QM/QV with product expertise in the technical diagnosis of complaints, if necessary.
- Support of product industrialization in product/process changes and product-specific issues.
- Support analysis of competitor products.
- Support in the technical assessment of suggestions for improvement
- Contribution of innovative ideas regarding new systems and solutions as well as cooperation in innovation projects
- Participation in projects and on internal and cross-departmental special topics.
- Initiation and follow-up of patent analyses and own ideas for patent applications.
- Completed studies in the field of engineering (FH, university, Bachelor, Master's degree), automotive engineering, rubber technology or comparable field of study.
- Several years of professional experience and experience in technical customer support.
- Basic material and production knowledge in the rubber sector.
- Good knowledge of project management.
- Good knowledge of MS office and SAP required.
CAD (e.g., Solid Works, CATIA, or similar) desirable. - 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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Skills Required
- Completed studies in engineering, automotive engineering, rubber technology, or a comparable field
- Several years of professional experience and experience in technical customer support
- Basic material and production knowledge in the rubber sector
- Good knowledge of project management
- Good knowledge of MS Office and SAP
- Desirable experience with CAD (e.g., Solid Works, CATIA)
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is desirable
- Independent way of working and ability to prioritize and manage complex tasks
- Customer focus, result orientation, negotiation skills and decisiveness
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The Company
What We Do
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs around 235,000 people in 58 countries and markets. In 2021, the company celebrates its 150th anniversary.
