Development Engineer (European Automotive Platform)

Location: Nenzing, AT, 6710 Harderwijk, NL, 3846 BB Székesfehérvár, HU, 8000 Tibshelf, GB, DE55 5NH Lichtervelde, BE, 8810 CHATEAUROUX, FR, 36008 Toulouse, FR, 31037 Offenburg, DE, 77656 Pamplona, Navarra, ES, 31860 Barcelona, ES, 8430 Raeren, BE, 4730 Hoogezand, NL, 9601 LX FR, 83480 Ghlin, BE, 7011 Cheltenham, GB, GL51 9DT La Selva del Camp, T, ES, 43470 LUCE CEDEX, FR, 28112 Vetlanda, SE, 57481 Finspång, SE, 61231 Tønder, DK, 6270

Career area: Engineering

Department: Market Sector - Automotive

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Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.

Role Purpose
The role purpose is to develop extrusion-based assemblies and components in collaboration with automotive OEMs and other industry customers, while leading technical discussions and coordinating development projects. It involves supporting Key Account Managers (KAM) and plants with rapid estimates, process layout input, and Engineering Change Requests (ECR), ensuring compliance with customer requirements. Additionally, the role requires working with customers CAD/CAE engineers, fostering close collaboration with the KAM team.

You will work on

• Develop extrusion-based assemblies and components in collaboration with automotive OEMs and other industry customers
• Lead technical discussions with customers
• Coordinate development projects at customer sites
• Provide rapid estimates to support Key Account Managers (KAM) and plants
• Offer input for process layouts to ensure feasible and cost-efficient production
• Coordinate Engineering Change Requests (ECR) in development projects in collaboration with KAM
• Maintain close collaboration with the KAM team
• Assist KAM in technical discussions
• Utilize Catia and Siemens NX for project work
• Support CAD/CAE engineers
• Ensure compliance with area-specific customer requirements

Your qualifications and skills

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Engineering
• Fluent in German and English is mandatory. Any other language is a plus
• Experience with Catia and Siemens NX 3D design tools
• 3 years of Engineering experience
• Relevant experiences in the automotive area in Europe
• Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic environments
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details
• Stakeholder management, collaboration, and political competence
• Understanding of technical aspects in car architecture, including Body-in-White (BIW) and Crash management system (CMS)
• Proficiency in discussing components and assembly design, and evaluating feasibility
• Capability to lead discussions with customers regarding technical development projects
• Comprehension of customer requirements

What we offer you

• Providing the freedom to think outside the box, create new concepts and implement your ideas
• Access to a rich database of Hydro learning trainings and courses
• External trainings on the missing skills if necessary
• Work in a team of experienced professionals

This role requires a willingness to travel to Europe in approx the 30% of worktime.

Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

Diversity improves our ability to act in accordance with The Hydro Way.
Therefore all applications will be considered with equal suitability.

Please apply online in ONE with your CV and optionally a cover letter.

If you have any question, please contact:

​​Anita Baloni-Kovács
[email protected]

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Why Hydro?
Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

Why Hydro?
Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

A job where you make a difference
A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage.

Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions.

Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.

A job where you make a difference
A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.