Automotive Product Engineer - Vigo, España - PTC Group

Descripción

Position: Automotive Product Engineer (subassembly parts)

Location: Vigo, Spain

PTC Group is recruiting a Product Engineer for a Tier-1, one of our clients from the automotive industry, based in Vigo. They provide clean propulsion and efficient technology solutions for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as well as off-highway applications. Their products comprise key technologies for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Management of product evolutions/modifications as well as the launch of derived versions: validate feasibility (design, validation, GD&T, etc.), ensure CAD reassembly, check robustness according to customer standards, and update associated documents (Control Plan, specifications, etc.).
• Oversee the CAD designers team in order to implement the modifications of the product: Formalize the evolutions of 3D and 2D definitions and the associated documents.
• Analysis of product non-conformity of metallic subassemblies.
• Drive Product Validation Management (Test plan).
• Ability to propose technical solutions that meet the Customer Technical specifications.
• Technical risks and piloting of launch planning.
• Transmit technical needs to Tier-2 suppliers.
• Monitor the arrival of prototypes and ensure that suppliers meet the technical specifications of the product.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams to improve the quality, costs, and functionality of the parts.
• Control of geometric convergence (GD&T).
• Participate in project review meetings with final OEM customer.
• Collaborate with project managers and other cross-functional organizations to drive goals and define serviceability requirements for new projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering degree or similar.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar position in the Automotive sector > 3 years (Product Engineer).
• Valuable experience with metallic subassembly parts (Sheet metal, Stamping, Machining, etc.).
• Experience in the automotive sector in Tier-1 or OEM projects.
• Experience in a CAD software as a user (CATIA, NX, or other).
  
• Training in ISO/ASME dimensioning.
• Languages: English (B2-C1); Portuguese or Spanish are a plus.
• Availability for sporadic trips to clients.
• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and willingness to think outside the box.
• Ability to manage and communicate with cross-functional teams efficiently.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Good negotiation, conflict management, and resolution skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to the customer.