New Product R&D Engineering

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Weesp; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DENSO Europe Aftermarket seeks a New Product R&D Engineer to drive development of electrification-related aftermarket products and ensure lineup expansion aligns with strategic goals.

Responsibilities include conducting R&D activities, coordinating with HQ in Japan, benchmarking market trends, and supporting NPI processes while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years in new product development, R&D, or a related technical role.
• Strong knowledge of new automotive technologies (CASE) and electrification.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for Electrification and related products.
• Proven ability to conduct thorough R&D activities and technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D activities focused on electrification mobility products and services.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies for aftermarket product lines.
• Maintain communication with Japan HQ and local R&D offices to explore opportunities.
• Monitor market and competitor trends and benchmark to inform product strategy.
• Collaborate with Aftermarket Product Management to align research with strategic goals.
• Support development and implementation of new products, ensuring customer needs and compliance.
• Assist in managing product lifecycle from concept to launch (NPI).
• Prepare and present reports and technical documents to stakeholders.

Skills

Automotive tech

Technical writing

English fluency

Cross-functional work

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

DX tools

Job description

As an automotive supplier, DENSO is leading in developing and providing components and systems for heating, air conditioning, motor cooling, exhaust gas aftertreatment, automotive electrics and electronics and instrumentation.

Job Description

As New Product R&D Engineer,you take over an active role in new product development plan for aftermarket in line with the e-mobility shift and assure new product lineup range development & expansion in coherence with DENSO Europe Aftermarket strategy.

• Conduct thorough research and development activities focused on Electrification mobility products and services, as well as other new product categories related to automotive aftermarket business.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies and trends in the industry for potential integration into the Aftermarket product lines.
• Maintain strong communication with headquarters in Japan and local R&D Engineering offices to explore new opportunities for Aftermarket and share insights.
• Monitor and analyze market and competitor trends and conduct benchmark activities to determine and inform product development needs and strategies for Aftermarket.
• Collaborate with Aftermarket Product Management to align research activities in line with company-wide strategic goals and objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of new products, ensuring they meet customer demands and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in managing the product lifecycle from concept to launch, including New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
• Prepare and present detailed reports and technical documents to stakeholders, such as Product Management, Quality Assurance, Sales and Marketing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and workgroups to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and product to Aftermarket business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in new product development, R&D, or a related technical role.
• Strong technical knowledge of new automotive technologies (such as CASE), working experiences with electrification in the Automotive area of advantage.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and environmental standards related to Electrification and other new product categories.
• Proven ability to conduct comprehensive research and development activities.
• Experience in using external catalog systems and managing data efficiently via DX (digitalization) tools.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with international teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced business environment.
• Proficiency in technical writing and presenting complex information clearly.