Product Design Engineer – fluent German

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🕒 July 29

🇩🇪 Germany – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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Guardian Industries - DeWitt

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🏭 Manufacturing

🏗️ Construction

Manufacturing • Construction

Guardian Industries - DeWitt is a facility or operating unit of Guardian Industries listed among Koch companies. Guardian Industries is a global manufacturer best known for producing glass and building-related products and operates multiple manufacturing sites; the DeWitt location is presented in Koch’s careers/company listings as one of the Guardian Industries locations offering roles in manufacturing, engineering, operations and related functions. As part of Koch’s portfolio, the site is positioned within a large industrial/manufacturing network and supports production, operations and career opportunities tied to Guardian’s glass and building products businesses.

📋 Description

• Support concept development, ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet customer requirements • Conduct DFMEA, FEA, tolerance analysis, and other analytical studies with guidance from senior engineers • Create and maintain product models and drawings using GD&T, including datum selection, dimensioning, and tolerancing • Assist in documenting project scope, requirements, feasibility, and engineering work plans • Develop test plans (DVP&R) and analyze test results using statistical methods • Perform DOE, Hypothesis Testing, and Capability Studies • Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone diagrams with senior guidance • Select materials for plastic injection molded and metal stamped components • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and operations teams globally • Report directly to the Engineering Manager High Power Europe/India

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field • Extensive experience in product design and its workflows • Solid understanding of CAD/3D Modelling, Plastic, and Injection Molding • Experience using analytical studies (FEA, tolerance stacks, DFMEA, etc.) as part of a product development process • Solid knowledge of validation plans and analysing test results to ensure a product meets performance requirements • Demonstrated ability to use structured problem-solving methods to systematically determine root causes for complex technical issues • Ability to travel approximately 20% internationally • Fluent in English and German • Product design experience in the automotive industry, preferably in connector design • Automotive High Voltage Connector development knowledge and experience • Knowledge of resins, metals, engineering tools and processes, and manufacturing processes (injection molding, stamping, plating, assembly)

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary • Performance bonuses • Corresponding corporate benefits • Company pension plan (betriebliche Altersvorsorge) • Flexible working arrangements (flexitime, hybrid) • Generous annual leave (30 days) • Onboarding and ongoing training • Clear career development/internal mobility pathways • Employee recognition programs • Team events and social activities • EAP, occupational-health services and ergonomic workplace initiatives • Bicycle leasing option (Jobrad – after probation period)