Product developer

Product Developer (m/f/o)

WEGU has been developing innovative solutions for the automotive industry for almost 75 years. By specializing in rubber and plastics technologies, we are a driving force in the mobility of tomorrow. As part of the Zhongding Group, we are represented internationally with over 20,000 people. With the values of a family business, the flat hierarchies of a medium-sized industrial company and the vision of a global group, we set quite a lot in motion.

For the earliest possible date, we are seeking a Product developer (m/f/o)

to strengthen our team, develop elastomer, plastic and metal components for the automotive industry, and provide customer support ranging from the inquiry to the start of series production.

Tasks:

• Conception, design, calculation and development of elastomer composite parts as well as metal and plastic components for the automotive industry in the area of chassis, transmission and engine mounts
• Specifications for the CAD design of NVH components on the basis of customer requirements
• Project management in domestic and international customer development projects
• Providing support for customer inquiries
• Analysis of specifications and installation spaces as well as technical requirements
• Organization of and participation in design reviews and other project meetings, incl. customer visits
• Tracking the project progress in the inquiry prototype and series phase
• Reporting on the project progress / status to the product development team leader
• Working with the sales department to analyze customer inquiries for the purpose of cost calculation
• Testing the use of plastic recyclates
• Preparation of design guidelines

Requirements:

• Successfully completed training as a technician or engineer
  in the field of mechanical engineering, automotive technology or comparable disciplines
• Development, design & product experience in the field of
  anti-vibration components
• Knowledge of elastomer materials and the vulcanization process
• Experience in international project management, preferably in the automotive industry
• Reliable knowledge of standard OEM development processes and reliable application of tools typical for the industry, such as APQP, FMEA, DVP, etc.
• Excellent written and spoken German- and English-language skills
• Knowledge of the automotive industry is desirable
• Experience in working with international teams and multinational projects is an advantage

We offer:

• 30 days vacation & special leave arrangements
• In-depth training process and opportunities to help shape the company
• Career opportunities in an international environment
• Opportunities for further training
• Mobile working possible
• Company parties
• Free parking
• Financial provision package with company pension scheme, occupational disability insurance, contributions to capital formation
• Vacation and Christmas bonus
• Participation in company profits
• Corporate benefits
• Hardware leasing for private purposes
• Flat rate for coffee and water
• Company canteen with subsidized food
• Health package with budget of €600 per year
• Sports events and courses
• Bike leasing

Are you interested?**

If you can see yourself in these highly skilled functions and consider this position as your next career move, please apply by sending an email to karriere@wegu.de with complete, informative documents, stating the possible starting date and desired salary. We look forward to meeting you.

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WEGU Holding GmbH
PO box 31 04 20
34123 Kassel

info@wegu.de
+49-561-5203-0