About Mubea Since 1916 Mubea, a German, family-owned automotive supplier, has focused on lightweight construction for heavy-duty suspension components and related products. We are the market leader in many segments of the spring industry supplying the world car manufacturers and leading Tier 1 system suppliers. Mubea leads in innovation, design, development, and production of engine, suspension, transmission and body components. Our international standards are based on our technological developments and the most important objectives of the automobile industry: the sustained reduction of fuel consumption and emission levels. For more information visit www.mubea.com Job summary Job Overview: Directs and coordinates activities of engineering department to design, manufacture, and test components, products, and systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: * Directs and coordinates activities of Engineering Department to design, process, project, develop, produce, improve, and test components, products, systems, and services, while achieving optimum use of workers, equipment, materials, and facilities. * Resolves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts. * Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects. * Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products. * Forecasts operating costs of the department and directs preparation of budget requests. * Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations. * Provides direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities. * Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, and develops recommendations accordingly. * Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner. * Perform other duties as requested or required by management. Your profile Required Education & Experience: * Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical degree. * 1-3 years of experience at TIER1 or OEM in North America, within the Automotive Industry, in the Development and/or Sales Departments. * Experience in crash performance assessment, sheet metal stamping / method planning, Body in White or Chassis/Frame (design/manufacturing), is a strong plus. * Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Processing software. Knowledge of a CAD viewer. Preferred Education and Experience: * A Master's degree in a technical field * Experience working in a Germany-based (international) organization * Bilingual German or Spanish * Knowledge of NX, or Catia V5 modeling, and/or CAE/simulation software. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. What we offer In addition to a competitive pay structure, Mubea offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, onsite medical facility for employees and dependents, life insurance, matching 401(k) program, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.