Product development engineer for railway air springs

• Development of railway air springs according to customer specifications, company rules and cost targets.
• 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.
• Support technical communication with customers.
• 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.
• 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 the field of mechanical engineering (Master's degree), rubber technology or comparable field of study.
• 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.

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 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.