Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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Become a damper valve expert and support RAPA’s localization effort of automotive damper valves in Auburn/AL/USA.
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Work initially in Selb/Germany (R&D) for up to 6 months in 2025 on localization and design improvement topics and relocate at the end of 2025 to Auburn/AL to support the launch of production.
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Work with North American suppliers to source components locally.
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Coordinate sample builds and validation tests between stakeholders.
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Align specification, validation requirements and timing with customers.
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Provide technical expertise in root-cause analysis of potential issues during start of production and ramp-up phase.
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Design, model and test prototypes for new damper valve developments.
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Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and recommend actions.
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Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
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Maintain product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
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Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Education and Experience
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Bachelors in relevant engineering field. Masters preferred.
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Product engineering/design experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is preferred.
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Growth mindset; Self-starter; Eager to learn new things
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Ability to travel between US and Germany
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Ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and handle multiple projects and assignments with proficiency.
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Technical/mechanical aptitude with mechatronics experience and basic knowledge of technical drawings is preferred.
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Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) to design concepts and simulation software for structure, system, magnetic circuit or flow simulation is preferred.
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Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Management experience is not required.
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