Product Development Engineer

Autoneum Management Ltd; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks a Product Development Engineer to create textile-centric solutions for automotive applications. This role involves collaboration with teams and suppliers to ensure product designs meet quality and cost standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Textile or Mechanical Engineering, with excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive under pressure. Join a forward-thinking firm that values sustainability and innovation in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong technical communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Developing new material constructions and obtaining customer approval.
• Creating specifications for raw materials and semi-finished goods.
• Coordinating with purchasing for raw material sourcing.

Skills

Textile Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with textile minor

Job description

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Autoneum is a global leader in acoustic and thermal management for light and commercial vehicles. The company develops and produces multifunctional, lightweight, and sustainable components and systems for interior floors, trims, engine bays, and underbodies. Customers include nearly all automobile manufacturers across Europe, North & South America, Asia, and Africa. Autoneum operates in 25 countries with approximately 15,800 employees across 64 production facilities. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, it is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ticker: AUTN).

The Product Development Engineer is responsible for delivering effective and economically viable textile-centric product solutions aligned with the company's strategic goals. This includes working with materials such as BCF nylon, polyester, polypropylene yarns, staple fibers, and natural fibers like cotton and wool. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and suppliers, project management, and ensuring product designs meet manufacturability, cost, and quality standards.

The key responsibilities include:

1. Developing and obtaining customer approval for new material constructions.
2. Creating specifications for raw materials and semi-finished goods.
3. Supporting development activities, program launches, and benchmarking efforts.
4. Conducting thermal profiling and leading product development trials.
5. Coordinating with purchasing for raw material sourcing and maintaining documentation in the product lifecycle management system.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with textile minor, or related fields.
• 1+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong technical communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work under pressure and travel as needed.

If qualified, please send your resume and cover letter (including the position) to:

Autoneum North America, Inc.
Becky Fritz, HR Manager
480 W. Fifth Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
[e-mail]

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing