Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The Engineer is expected to deliver services to the Wheel Development Team within the Chassis Design Division. The services include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

1. Develop Wheels and Wheel Caps for OE and/or Accessory Applications

• Conduct target-setting investigations (mass, cost, performance requirements, etc.).
• Formalize agreed targets into Wheel (Cap) Planning Drawings and RDDP (Request for Design & Development of Part).
• Lead development activities to achieve agreed targets in close collaboration with key stakeholders (Stylists, Suppliers, etc.) during the design feasibility stage.
• Confirm target achievement on actual wheels and wheel caps, with the necessary analyses and countermeasures to meet project milestones.
• Collaborate closely with downstream stakeholders, such as assembly plants, to ensure smooth production preparation.
• Ensure timely release of drawings and related technical documentation throughout the full development project lifecycle.
• Report development status and proactively escalate issues to divisional management and external stakeholders.

2. Proceed with Technical Development for Wheels & Wheel Caps

• Execute pre-study and/or pre-development activities for future technology applications.
• Ensure project deliverables are achieved within defined constraints (schedule, budget, etc.).
• Deliver clear and timely reports to budget providers and divisional management with a customer-oriented mindset.

3. Contribute to Improved Working Methodologies

• Identify issues and improvement opportunities within the current development process.
• Propose relevant countermeasures and drive or support their implementation.

4. Support Mass Production Concerns

• Quality : Investigate customer field issues as needed and implement effective corrective actions within agreed timelines.
• Cost : Analyze cost reduction opportunities, assess all relevant side effects, and implement approved countermeasures within the defined timeframe.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education : Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• Experience : 3+ years of proven experience in project management within automotive or mechanical engineering environments.
• Technical Skills : Strong understanding of mechanical components and manufacturing processes.
• Soft Skills : Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Languages : Proficiency in English (additional languages are a plus).