KSR has an immediate opening for a
Product Engineer
Based out of: Laatzen, Germany
Job ID #: 2026.24
Reporting To
Team Leader
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in Engineering in: Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Automotive, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering or related field with equivalent in experience.
Job Responsibilities
Product Design & Engineering Ownership
- Serve as the technical owner for assigned automotive components or systems throughout the product lifecycle and technical point of contact for OEM customers on assigned products.
- Develop, review, and maintain product designs, drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
- Ensure designs meet OEM customer requirements, internal engineering standards, and regulatory obligations
- Apply DFM/DFA principles to optimize manufacturability, assembly, quality, and cost
Program & Product Lifecycle Support
- Support product development from concept through launch and production
- Support design validation and testing activities, SOP readiness, initial builds and launch activities
- Participate in customer design reviews, technical meetings, and issue resolution
- Participate in program milestones and design reviews
- Provide ongoing production engineering support for quality, performance, or manufacturing issues
- Lead or support problem‑solving activities and support cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
- Evaluate design alternatives to improve performance, durability, quality, and cost
Quality & Compliance (APQP / IATF)
- Participate in and support APQP activities, including timing plans and deliverables
- Lead or support DFMEA development and maintenance
- Support PPAP preparation and submission, including design‑related documentation
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 requirements, CSR’s and internal quality procedures
Engineering Change Management
- Initiate, evaluate, and manage Engineering Change Requests, assess impact of changes
- Coordinate change approvals with customers and internal stakeholders
- Maintain accurate revision control and documentation records
Health, Safety & Wellness
- Prioritize safety and comply with the Health and Safety Management System.
- Support risk reduction, hazard identification, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and wellness legislation and KSR standards.
- Uphold and adhere to the KSR Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Environmental
- Promote the global Environmental Management System with a focus on footprint reduction, recycling, and resource efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and KSR standards.
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