Product Development Engineer - Airsprings Industrial Solutions

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Nyíregyháza, hu on site Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted January 17, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

We are looking for a new PD Engineer to join our team in Nyíregyháza, Hungary!

  • Product development of mainly rubber expansion joints according to customer specifications and QM manual based on platform definition.
  • Execution of development projects from feasibility assessment through to introduction in series production acc. to PLC.
  • Responsibility for the specification of prototypes and customer samples in cooperation with other specialist departments.
  • Development of test concepts according to customer/market/quality requirements
    (Creation of design verification plans, initiation and tracking of tests, evaluation of test results.)
  • Creation and maintenance of technical documentation for customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Support of other departments and customers with technical consulting and product expertise.
  • Support of the QM/QV with product expertise in the technical diagnosis of complaints, if necessary.
  • Support of product industrialization in product/process changes and product-specific issues.
  • Support analysis of competitor products.
  • Support in the technical assessment of suggestions for improvement
  • Contribution of innovative ideas regarding new systems and solutions as well as cooperation in innovation projects
  • Participation in projects and on internal and cross-departmental special topics.
  • Initiation and follow-up of patent analyses and own ideas for patent applications.
  • Completed studies in the field of engineering (FH, university, Bachelor, Master's degree), automotive engineering, rubber technology or comparable field of study.
  • Several years of professional experience and experience in technical customer support.
  • Basic material and production knowledge in the rubber sector.
  • Good knowledge of project management.
  • Good knowledge of MS office and SAP required.
    CAD (e.g., Solid Works, CATIA, or similar) desirable.
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken), German desirable.
  • Independent way of working, ability to prioritize and master complex tasks.
  • Entrepreneurial thinking: customer focus, result orientation, negotiation skills and decisiveness.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally.

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About this role

Summary

Develop rubber expansion joints, manage projects, support product industrialization, and innovate solutions.

Job title

Product Development Engineer - Airsprings Industrial Solutions

Experience level

several years of professional experience

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Nyíregyháza, Hungary; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineeringrubber technologyproject managementMS OfficeSAP

Preferred skills

CADSolid WorksCATIAGerman

Specializations

rubber technologyproduct developmentproject managementtest developmentindustrial solutions
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Nyíregyháza, Hungary

On-site City