Global Product Engineer Division Automotive & Industrial

Global Product Engineer Division Automotive & Industrial To ensure the long-term retention and development of our technical expertise, we are seeking a Product Engineer specialising in contact elements and technical springs. In this key role, you will take responsibility for selected spring types, respond to customer enquiries, and support technical projects in close collaboration with our Senior Engineers. The focus is on developing into a trusted technical advisor who combines deep engineering expertise with strong customer engagement, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

You will act as a technical point of contact for internal departments and customers, with the opportunity to independently manage customer projects in the medium term.

Tasks

• Gain expertise in existing spring design and calculation models (Excel/VBA), including knowledge transfer from two highly experienced Senior Engineers
• Handle customer enquiries relating to specific spring types in collaboration with Project Management and Sales
• Analyse and calculate spring designs, taking into account mechanical, electric, thermal and dynamic loading conditions
• Support the development and enhancement of calculation tools (e.g. Python-based applications)
• Carry out technical evaluations and contribute to the documentation and standardisation of design processes
• Develop in-depth application and process knowledge to become a trusted technical adviser for customers
• Participate in customer meetings and work closely with customers' design and development engineers
• Support the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process

Requirements Technical Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable discipline
• Strong knowledge of mechanics, strength of materials and materials science (particularly steel and heat treatment)
• Advanced Excel skills (including complex formulas and VBA); some knowledge of Python would be advantageous
• Experience with CAD software (e.g. Creo, SolidWorks), FEA (ANSYS, including non-linear analysis), metrology and statistical analysis
• Understanding of product development processes within the automotive industry (APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, etc.)

Language Skills

• Excellent written and spoken English is required and will be the primary working language within the Global Product Engineering team.
• German is advantageous and beneficial for collaboration with Production and local stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

• Strong learning agility and curiosity, with a desire to develop deep expertise over time
• Customer-oriented mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable receiving feedback, discussing different viewpoints, and working collaboratively towards the best solution
• Pragmatic and flexible approach to problem-solving, balancing technical perfection with business realities
• Ability to thrive in a team environment built on mutual respect, knowledge sharing, and open communication
• Self-driven and accountable, while remaining open to guidance and coaching
• Willingness to take ownership of both challenging technical projects and routine engineering tasks
• Professional and respectful demeanour when interacting with customers, suppliers, and colleagues across different cultures and functions

What Success Looks Like In this role, success is not only measured by technical competence. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with a collaborative, customer- oriented mindset. They are comfortable receiving and providing constructive feedback, work effectively within established processes, and can adapt their approach when business, customer, or project requirements change.

They enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, while also recognising that routine tasks, documentation, and process compliance are essential parts of delivering high-quality products and customer support.

We offer

• A responsible role with strategic importance for maintaining and developing technical knowledge within the business
• Direct collaboration with experienced specialists and ongoing technical mentoring
• An international and supportive working environment with a flat organisational structure
• Long-term career development opportunities in application engineering or technical project management
• Flexible working hours, attractive employee benefits and opportunities for professional development and further training

Contact Lisa Stalder

HR Business Partner

BAUMANN Federn AG

Phone: +41 55 286 86 88