Product Development Engineer CTTR

Job Description

**For ContiTech Power Transmission Solutions, we are seeking a Product Development Engineer (m/f/diverse) for the Power Transmission Belt Product Development department. This is a critical role with the following key responsibilities:**

• Direct the planning and rigorous monitoring of product development projects in strict accordance with established PLC frameworks
• Formulate comprehensive new product specifications that precisely align with customer requirements and technical standards
• Oversee and execute prototype production runs with full accountability for quality and timeline adherence
• Assess and implement advanced materials with thorough evaluation of performance implications
• Conduct rigorous verification and quality assurance of prototypes, including dimensional analysis, comprehensive laboratory testing, and durability assessment protocols
• Lead and manage the transition to serial production, ensuring seamless handover and operational readiness
• Direct the transfer of products from development to industrialisation, maintaining strict quality and compliance standards
• Spearhead cost reduction initiatives whilst maintaining product integrity and performance standards
• Conduct systematic root cause and failure analysis to resolve customer complaints and prevent recurrence
• Execute additional product development responsibilities as mandated by operational requirements and business priorities
• Provide direct supervision and mentoring of students, student thesis projects, and interns, fostering professional development

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline (mandatory)
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in product development, materials engineering, or power transmission manufacturing
• Demonstrated expertise in rubber materials and rubber belt manufacturing processes
• Proficient written and spoken English language skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a methodical and autonomous approach to work
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Willingness and capability to undertake business travel as required

What We Offer:

• The 13th salary – Paid once a year, in December;
• Meal tickets - With a value of 40 Ron;
• Private Health Insurance – Health is the most important, so we offer you a medical subscription through Signal Iduna;
• Referral bonuses - We encourage colleagues to refer new candidates to us and, at the same time, to get the chance to receive a bonus;
• Bookster – Feed your body and your mind. You can borrow books and you’ll receive them at the office;
• Sports benefits- It’s important to stay active, so we offer you the 7Card;
• Discounts at our partners – We collaborate with different vendors, and we receive discounts for various products/ services like rubbers, restaurants, kindergartens, etc;
• System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas – We have an internal improvement program (Continental Idea Management) that gives you the opportunity to come up with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (this is established by the CIM team according to your improvement idea);
• Happy days – If you or your child is getting married, or you become a parent, you receive some extra free days;
• Life events celebration - If your family is growing, we praise your newborn with a bonus;
• Unfortunate events - In case of unhappy events in your life, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case-by-case basis);
• Extra vacation days – You begin with 22 vacation days/year, and starting with the 3rd year with us, we offer you 1 more day of vacation and, afterward from 2 to 2 years you’ll get one more extra day (the maximum you can achieve is 29);
• Transport from the Timisoara area – You can choose to come with the bus provided by the company if you’ll work from the plant location/office;
• Professional development - Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company;
• Diversity and multicultural mindset - We encourage you to join us no matter who, where, or what you are. We have colleagues from different nations and a variety of languages are spoken in our company.