Product Engineer

BYD EUROPE; Schiedam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD EUROPE is seeking a product/engineering professional to ensure MEA commercial vehicles meet market requirements and launch successfully, collaborating with R&D, production and sales teams.

Role involves analyzing features, regulatory interpretation, and developing localization strategies for MEA markets, with travel across MEA as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive Engineering, or related fields preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Engineering or Product Management (internship also counts).
• Familiarity with MEA market characteristics and regulatory environment is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Ability to operate in a global development environment, coordinating across R&D, production, and commercial teams.
• Strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, and sound technical judgment.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Chinese is necessary condition.
• Willingness to travel across the MEA region as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of technical features and functions of MEA commercial vehicles, supporting development of BYD commercial vehicle products and related technologies.
• Monitor and interpret MEA regulations and standards, translating them into product requirements and implementation guidelines.
• Identify and analyze customer needs and application scenarios, and develop feasible technical solutions accordingly.
• Formulate and drive localized product strategies for BYD commercial vehicles in the MEA market.
• Participate in product design reviews, presenting proposals and evaluating alternative technical solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and implement localization solutions tailored to MEA operational environments and customer expectations.
• Evaluate new technologies, system solutions, and product concepts, supporting new product development and lifecycle management.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and market analysis for commercial vehicle products in the MEA region.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Structured problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Job description

Location: Hoofddorp or Schiedam, Netherland

About the role: Ensure E-truck and E-Bus products in the MEA can successfully launch and meet customer and MEA markets' requirements.

Reports to: Product Management Section Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of technical features and functions of MEA commercial vehicles, supporting the development of new BYD commercial vehicle products and related technologies.
• Monitor and interpret MEA regulations and standards, translating them into clear product requirements and implementation guidelines.
• Identify and analyze customer needs and application scenarios, and develop feasible technical solutions accordingly.
• Formulate and drive localized product strategies for BYD commercial vehicles in the MEA market.
• Participate in product design reviews, presenting proposals and evaluating alternative technical solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and implement localization solutions tailored to MEA operational environments and customer expectations.
• Evaluate new technologies, system solutions, and product concepts, supporting new product development and lifecycle management.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and market analysis for commercial vehicle products in the MEA region.

Define and manage key product KPIs and technical targets for MEA commercial vehicles.

Ensure product compliance with local regulations and market requirements; escape risks or non-compliance issues to management in a timely manner.

Support decision-making throughout the product lifecycle, from concept definition to market introduction.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive Engineering, or related fields preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Engineering or Product Management（internship also counts））, preferably in commercial vehicles, automotive, or new energy sectors.
• Familiarity with MEA market characteristics and regulatory environment is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Ability to operate in a global development environment, coordinating across R&D, production, and commercial teams.
• Strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, and sound technical judgment.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Chinese is necessary conditions.
• Willingness to travel across the MEA region as required.