Manufacturing Engineering Expert - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Expert to join our team in a remote capacity. In this role, you will focus on designing, managing, and improving production processes and business operations in the automotive manufacturing sector. You will work with modern systems such as SAP and dashboards, contributing to exciting projects that drive innovation.

What You'll Do

• Plan, procure, and support automated PVB and PDLC preparation processes for roof systems, ensuring adherence to cost, quality, and timing targets according to the Product Development Process (PEP).
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities in PVB and PDLC preparation, lamination steps, and material handling to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Develop, validate, and optimize PVB and PDLC processing methods for various roof applications, including laminated glass, smart glass, and switchable sunroof systems.
• Conduct material analyses and performance tests to evaluate PVB and PDLC quality, ensuring compliance with optical, mechanical, thermal, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including project management, engineering, quality, logistics, production, and controlling, to meet project milestones and production KPIs for new and series roof projects.

Requirements

• A completed engineering degree (e.g., materials science, polymer engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar) or completed technical vocational training with further qualification as a master/technician and several years of experience in PVB, PDLC, or laminated glass processing.
• Training or willingness to obtain training related to polymer films, lamination technologies, or smart glass materials.
• Several years of experience in production environments, ideally in automotive roof systems, laminated glass manufacturing, or smart glazing technologies, including implementation and optimization of PVB/PDLC processes.
• Strong knowledge of polymer materials, laminate structures, and process technologies, ideally with experience in PVB drying, cutting, lay-up, and PDLC film integration.
• Experience performing material and optical/mechanical tests, including knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., safety glazing, light transmission, haze, adhesion tests).
• Knowledge of quality management systems and experience in maintaining compliance with industry standards and automotive requirements.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a cross-functional and international environment.
• Familiarity with self-programmed dashboards and modern production systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A dynamic and diverse work environment.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Inclusive workplace culture welcoming applications from qualified individuals with disabilities.