Product Development Engineer (m/k)

Katcon; Błonie; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Cafeteria benefit

Group insurance

Social benefits

Job summary

Katcon is seeking a mid‑level engineer to lead end‑to‑end development of aftertreatment products from concept through production launch. You will manage engineering activities, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure technical, timing, cost, quality, and implementation objectives are met.

The role requires a strong foundation in engineering design, GD&T, and analytical tools, plus data analytics and AI‑enabled digital engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in R&D, preferably in the automotive industry or steel component manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design principles, including technical drawings, GD&T, materials, manufacturing technologies, and production processes.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools related to fluid dynamics, fatigue, durability, vibration, and performance validation. Proficiency in data analysis and digital engineering tools, including the application of AI, automation, APIs, and digital technologies in product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of aftertreatment products, from concept generation, design, simulation, validation, and industrialization through production launch.
• Manage engineering activities for assigned projects, ensuring achievement of technical, timing, cost, quality, and implementation objectives.
• Develop and maintain product technical documentation, including BOMs, 3D models, 2D drawings, PLM records, and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional development activities, organize gate reviews, monitor project progress, and provide data-driven status reporting through dashboards and KPIs.
• Generate, analyze, and leverage technical data to support engineering decisions using CAE, CAD, digital tools, AI agents, and data analytics platforms.
• Manage technical interfaces with customers and suppliers, including feasibility assessments, prototype development, technical reviews, and issue resolution.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement, identifying new technologies, initiating advanced development activities, and actively contributing to idea-generation and innovation programs.

Skills

Engineering design

GD&T

CFD/FEA

Data analysis

Digital engineering tools

AI & automation

English communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

PLM

BOM management

2D drawings

Job description

Duties

• Lead the end-to-end development of aftertreatment products, from concept generation, design, simulation, validation, and industrialization through production launch.
• Manage engineering activities for assigned projects, ensuring achievement of technical, timing, cost, quality, and implementation objectives.
• Develop and maintain product technical documentation, including BOMs, 3D models, 2D drawings, PLM records, and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional development activities, organize gate reviews, monitor project progress, and provide data-driven status reporting through dashboards and KPIs.
• Generate, analyze, and leverage technical data to support engineering decisions using CAE, CAD, digital tools, AI agents, and data analytics platforms.
• Manage technical interfaces with customers and suppliers, including feasibility assessments, prototype development, technical reviews, and issue resolution.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement, identifying new technologies, initiating advanced development activities, and actively contributing to idea-generation and innovation programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in R&D, preferably in the automotive industry or steel component manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design principles, including technical drawings, GD&T, materials, manufacturing technologies, and production processes.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools related to fluid dynamics, fatigue, durability, vibration, and performance validation.Proficiency in data analysis and digital engineering tools, including the application of AI, automation, APIs, and digital technologies in product development.
• Good understanding of automotive development and quality standards, including IATF 16949, VDA, and structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Robust Engineering).
• Very good command of English (minimum B2 level), both written and spoken.
• Data-driven, analytical, and results-oriented mindset, with strong teamwork, flexibility, and problem- solving skills.

We offer contract in a company with a stable position on the market, and with a good team atmosphere. We provide the opportunity to develop and raise professional qualifications. Our employees are offered private medical care, a cafeteria benefit employee plan, social benefits and group insurance.