Application Engineer Automotive (all genders)

Trety SAU; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Intensive Onboarding Program

Training and further education

Flexible working hour models

Company health management

Regular company events

Zusammenfassung

A global leader in automotive supply in Austria is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead the development of innovative components from design to production. This role involves interfacing with OEM customers, proposing technical solutions, and ensuring product feasibility with a strong focus on materials and project management. Candidates should have technical education and at least 5 years of relevant experience in the automotive industry, along with excellent English skills. The company offers flexible working hours and an intensive onboarding program.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of professional experience, ideally in the automotive sector.
• Experience in product development of acoustic parts is a major plus.
• Good user knowledge of MS Excel and Google Workspace are required.
• Excellent written and spoken English for international work.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Google Workspace.
• CAD knowledge Catia V5 and SAP is advantageous.
• Structured, independent, proactive working style.
• Strong project management and OEM interface experience.

Aufgaben

• Drive product development from initial design phase to pre-series production.
• Act as main technical contact for OEM customers and provide solution proposals.
• Represent the corporate group externally when presenting technical changes.
• Create and finalize tender documents for projects.
• Represent the group externally when presenting technical changes.
• Define testing scope with the customer and manage test planning with the lab.
• Monitor development activities and pre-empt problems early.

Kenntnisse

Product development management

Materials expertise

Project management

English (very good command)

Proactive problem-solving

Structured working approach

Ausbildung

Technical education

Tools

MS Excel

Google Workspace

CAD (Catia V5)

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

The Trèves Group is a global leader in automotive supply, specializing in acoustic and thermal insulation solutions. With a long tradition and an excellent reputation, we stand for quality and innovation. Our continuous growth opens up new opportunities within our company.

Our approximately 4,600 employees benefit from the diversity, expert knowledge, and experience of our teams, which encourage them to unleash their full potential. At Trèves, you can contribute your skills and strengths and work in an atmosphere where team spirit and individual passion are equally valued.

Are you ready to manage the product development of innovative automotive components from the initial idea to pre‑series production? As the main technical contact for our OEM customers, you are the interface between vision and reality. If you combine materials expertise with excellent project management and enjoy working purposefully towards the best solution, we offer you a key role in a dynamic environment!

Your Tasks

• You drive product development from the initial design phase up to pre‑series production.
• You are the main technical contact for our current and potential customers (OEMs). This includes developing solution proposals, presentations, analyses of customer specifications, and much more.
• You define the product in detail, determine the material structure, and ensure technical feasibility – always taking specific customer requirements into account.
• You develop and finalize the necessary tender documents.
• You competently represent the corporate group externally, especially when presenting technical changes.
• In close consultation with the customer, you define the scope of testing and are responsible for the entire test planning in cooperation with our laboratory.
• You continuously monitor ongoing development activities to identify potential early on and prevent problems proactively.

Profile

What impresses us

• You have completed a technical education
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience – ideally in the automotive sector or a closely related technical environment
• Experience in the product development of acoustic parts (engine compartment), interior, or trunk components is a major plus
• Very good command of written and spoken English is essential for international cooperation with our customers
• Good user knowledge of MS Excel and Google Workspace will make your daily work easier
• CAD knowledge (Catia V5), as well as SAP knowledge, is an advantage
• You see challenges as opportunities and always work purposefully toward the best solution
• An independent and proactive way of working distinguishes you
• You work in a highly structured manner and always maintain an overview, even in complex projects.

What we also offer you

• An intensive Onboarding Program that helps you fulfill your role optimally
• Training and further education that offer you growth opportunities
• Flexible working hour models for a balanced work‑life balance
• Company health management to promote your health and performance long‑term
• Regular company events to strengthen team cohesion

Our Application Process

After we have received your application, our HR department will contact you to clarify initial questions and arrange an interview. In a first personal meeting at our location, you will learn details about our organization and the position you have applied for. Subsequently, you will get to know your team colleagues and have the opportunity to gain a deeper insight into your future tasks.

Our Values

• Autonomy but not Independency: You act independently, but always within the team
• Accountability: You take responsibility for your tasks and results
• Transparency: Open communication is a matter of course for us
• Problem Solving: We meet challenges with creative solutions
• Teamwork: Together we are stronger and achieve more
• Pragmatic: We think practically and implement quickly

We stand for equal opportunities as an employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of characteristics such as gender, age, background, social status, sexual orientation, religion, as well as mental and physical abilities. We have set the goal of increasing the proportion of women in management and expert functions and therefore encourage qualified women to apply.

Why us?

Trèves, a family‑owned company founded over 180 years ago, is characterized by its human values such as respect, trust, and personal responsibility, as well as a strong commitment to sustainable development. At Trèves, we place great importance on autonomy and agility in decision‑making.