R&D Engineer- New Product Development

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Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Application Engineers, customers, and sales teams to define needs or opportunities in the form of Functional Requirements, Constraints, and Evaluation Criteria.
• Organize input information in a House of Quality (HoQ).
• Adhere to Freudenberg’s Technology Innovation Process and advanced design methods such as Design for Six Sigma, Robust Design, and DFX to develop innovative design concepts. Brainstorming sessions and teamwork are integral in this process.
• Evaluate concepts and select best options to develop into detailed design.
• Utilize CAD, CAE, simulations, computational mathematics, AI, and data processing in collaboration with company resources to find optimal designs.
• Utilize computational mathematics and AI programming skills to enhance the product design process.
• Build sub-systems and partial prototypes as needed to evaluate performance. Construct full prototypes when warranted. Work with the product testing lab to design protocols and procedures for performance evaluation tests.
• Regularly review test results with the testing team, customers, and other stakeholders to refine the process continually.
• As the design evolves, collaborate with cross-functional downstream teams to ensure manufacturability and scale-up.
• Manage projects and deliver results on time.
• Follow Freudenberg’s HSE protocols at all times.
• Prepare and present technical reports, presentations, and project updates to various levels in the organization, including the FST Board of Management, and to customers.
• Ability to travel both internationally and domestic.

Qualifications:

• BSME. degree in related engineering fields such as Mechanical Engineering or Physics. (MSME preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in Product Design and AI optimization.
• Experience in product design, development, and battery testing. Skilled in basic manufacturing techniques, electric vehicles, data collection, and lab practices.
• Proficient in using computational mathematics and AI for design solutions, simulations, and prototyping.
• Knowledgeable in manufacturing systems, quality control, metrology, cost analysis, project management, and timely delivery.
• Ability to readily learn and grasp new concepts in fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills in English (both verbal and written).

Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities. 

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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