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Product Development Engineer(m/w/x)
Designing injection-molded PP/HDPE containers using CAD/CAE and FEA. Several years of plastics product development experience required. Hybrid work, subsidized meals, and workation options.
Requirements
- BSc/MSc in Mechanical, Plastics, Materials, or Product Design Engineering or equivalent experience
- Several years in plastics product development (injection molding) with proven delivery from concept to SOP
- Several years total industry experience; not suitable for junior engineers
- Strong CAD/CAE expertise (SolidWorks/Creo/NX), FEA (ANSYS/Abaqus), and Moldflow/Sigmasoft or equivalent
- Solid experience with APQP/PPAP, MSA, tolerance analysis, and statistical methods
- Demonstrated project execution skills across schedules, risks, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Experience working in international, multi-site environments
- Analytical & systems thinker with strong quantitative reasoning who anticipates downstream impacts across the full product lifecycle, including digital, automation, and sustainability requirements
- Creative, agile communicator who embraces novel ideas, works in rapid sprint-based iterations, and translates complex technical work into clear, compelling, executive-ready outputs for senior stakeholders
- English fluency (written and verbal) is essential; proficiency in German is a plus and would be highly valued
Tasks
- Design and validate injection-molded PP/HDPE products
- Use structured engineering methods, CAD/CAE, tolerance analysis, and FEA
- Drive DFM/DFA processes
- Collaborate with mold engineers, toolmakers, and suppliers
- Manage tooling, trials (T0–T2), and PPAP
- Own engineering documentation and change control (ECOs)
- Ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and ISO standards
- Support innovation and rapid prototyping
- Develop future-proof designs for digital, automation, and sustainability
- Manage project schedules, risks, and budgets
- Facilitate cross-functional communication
- Communicate technical decisions to senior stakeholders
- Present concepts and trade-offs in executive-ready formats
- Embed sustainability principles in materials, durability, and lifecycle performance
- Drive continuous improvement through root-cause analysis
- Implement lessons learned across the product lifecycle
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- German – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- SolidWorks
- Creo
- NX
- ANSYS
- Abaqus
- Moldflow
- Sigmasoft
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Hybrid work
- Remote work support
Workation & Sabbatical
- Workation options
Free or Subsidized Food
- Subsidized meals
Learning & Development
- Unlimited LinkedIn Learning
Mental Health Support
- Employee Support Program
Modern Office
- Modern office spaces
Modern Equipment
- Digital devices
Snacks & Drinks
- Free beverages
Healthcare & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Car parking
- Charging stations
- Seamless transport connections
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Product Development Engineer(m/w/x)
Designing injection-molded PP/HDPE containers using CAD/CAE and FEA. Several years of plastics product development experience required. Hybrid work, subsidized meals, and workation options.
Requirements
- BSc/MSc in Mechanical, Plastics, Materials, or Product Design Engineering or equivalent experience
- Several years in plastics product development (injection molding) with proven delivery from concept to SOP
- Several years total industry experience; not suitable for junior engineers
- Strong CAD/CAE expertise (SolidWorks/Creo/NX), FEA (ANSYS/Abaqus), and Moldflow/Sigmasoft or equivalent
- Solid experience with APQP/PPAP, MSA, tolerance analysis, and statistical methods
- Demonstrated project execution skills across schedules, risks, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Experience working in international, multi-site environments
- Analytical & systems thinker with strong quantitative reasoning who anticipates downstream impacts across the full product lifecycle, including digital, automation, and sustainability requirements
- Creative, agile communicator who embraces novel ideas, works in rapid sprint-based iterations, and translates complex technical work into clear, compelling, executive-ready outputs for senior stakeholders
- English fluency (written and verbal) is essential; proficiency in German is a plus and would be highly valued
Tasks
- Design and validate injection-molded PP/HDPE products
- Use structured engineering methods, CAD/CAE, tolerance analysis, and FEA
- Drive DFM/DFA processes
- Collaborate with mold engineers, toolmakers, and suppliers
- Manage tooling, trials (T0–T2), and PPAP
- Own engineering documentation and change control (ECOs)
- Ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and ISO standards
- Support innovation and rapid prototyping
- Develop future-proof designs for digital, automation, and sustainability
- Manage project schedules, risks, and budgets
- Facilitate cross-functional communication
- Communicate technical decisions to senior stakeholders
- Present concepts and trade-offs in executive-ready formats
- Embed sustainability principles in materials, durability, and lifecycle performance
- Drive continuous improvement through root-cause analysis
- Implement lessons learned across the product lifecycle
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- German – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- SolidWorks
- Creo
- NX
- ANSYS
- Abaqus
- Moldflow
- Sigmasoft
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Hybrid work
- Remote work support
Workation & Sabbatical
- Workation options
Free or Subsidized Food
- Subsidized meals
Learning & Development
- Unlimited LinkedIn Learning
Mental Health Support
- Employee Support Program
Modern Office
- Modern office spaces
Modern Equipment
- Digital devices
Snacks & Drinks
- Free beverages
Healthcare & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Car parking
- Charging stations
- Seamless transport connections
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About the Company
IFCO Management GmbH
Industry
Manufacturing
Description
The company is the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and is committed to sustainability.
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