Product Development Engineer - Railway Rubber Springs

About the role

ContiTech, part of the Continental Group, is looking for a Product Development Engineer in Nyíregyháza to develop railway rubber springs (molded parts) according to customer specifications, company standards and cost objectives. The engineer leads projects from feasibility assessment through series production introduction and works closely with quality assurance, application engineering, platform development, manufacturing and industrial engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage samples and test orders with full accountability, and run test concepts including design verification plans, test initiation, tracking and results evaluation.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as engineering drawings, product specifications, bills of materials and test reports, and communicate with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate technical communication with customers and partners, and support industrialization, product and process modifications and product-specific technical issues.
• Conduct competitive product analysis and benchmarking, and support patent analysis and applications for proprietary innovations.
• Take part in project gate reviews and design review sessions, and support risk mitigation through D-FMEA and P-FMEA.
• Investigate and resolve customer claims, report to the department leader, and accept business travel as required.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Rubber Technology or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of professional experience, including technical customer support.
• Knowledge of rubber material science and production processes, including railway quality standards (IRIS).
• Fluent English; German is desirable.
• Independent work, strong prioritization, problem-solving, negotiation and decision-making skills, and willingness to travel.

Required skills

• Project management and quality assurance methods (APQP, PPAP, FMEA)
• MS Office, SAP and CAD software (Solid Works, CATIA or equivalent)