Product Development Engineer for Railway Rubber Springs (Molded Parts)

- Develop railway rubber springs (molded parts) in accordance with customer specifications, company standards, and cost objectives. - Execute development projects from feasibility assessment through series production introduction. - Manage samples and test orders with full accountability. - Establish and execute comprehensive test concepts aligned with customer, market, and quality requirements, including design verification plan development, test initiation and tracking, and results evaluation. - Prepare and maintain technical product documentation, including engineering drawings, product specifications, bills of materials, and test reports. - Create and maintain technical documentation for customer and internal stakeholder communication. - Facilitate technical communication with customers and external partners. - Support product industrialization initiatives, including product and process modifications and resolution of product-specific technical issues. - Conduct competitive product analysis and benchmarking assessments. - Support patent analyses and patent application development for proprietary innovations. - Participate in project gate reviews and design review sessions. - Report directly to the designated department leader. - Apply and support risk mitigation through Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (D-FMEA) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (P-FMEA). - Collaborate closely with central departments including quality assurance, application engineering, platform development, manufacturing, industrial engineering, and product/process industrialization teams across all locations. - Demonstrate commitment to team objectives and deliver results in accordance with established timelines. - Support the investigation and resolution of customer claims. - Undertake business travel as required. - Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Rubber Technology, or a related discipline - Minimum 3 years of professional experience, including demonstrated expertise in technical customer support - Comprehensive knowledge of material science and production processes within the rubber sector, including railway quality standards (IRIS) - Advanced proficiency in project management and quality assurance methodologies (APQP, PPAP, FMEA) - Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, CATIA, or equivalent) - Fluent English language skills (written and spoken); German language proficiency is desirable - Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong prioritization and complex problem-solving capabilities - Strategic mindset with customer-centric orientation, results-driven approach, strong negotiation skills, and decisive decision-making ability - Ability to undertake business travel as required by the role