Global Career Rotational Program - Product Engineer
About The Position
This is an 18–24 month trainee program specifically designed for Product Engineers, focusing on personal and professional development within MAHLE. The program offers diverse perspectives across various business areas, with a strong emphasis on strategic initiatives and the analysis of internal and external factors to develop product strategies throughout the full product lifecycle. Participants will engage in international and challenging project assignments within the Product Development department, including a mandatory assignment abroad in Mexico. The role involves coordinating the concept, design, and release of components and modules, managing Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP, defining thermal capacities and technical requirements, overseeing product cost, and executing Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R). The program fosters a strong community and network, providing extensive training opportunities, mentoring, and support for long-term career success.
Requirements
- Master of Science in Engineering
- International experience through studies abroad or internships
- High motivation, curiosity, and commitment to professional and personal development
- Holistic entrepreneurial and change mindset, excellent analytical skills, and hands-on mentality
- Strong communication skills, ability to work in a team and persuasiveness paired with a high level of initiative and change mindset
- English proficiency and ideally another foreign language
- Basic knowledge in Project Management principles
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with heat exchanger (e.g., evaporator, condenser, radiator, oil cooler, charge-air-cooler) manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of thermodynamics
- Experience with stamping and brazing
Responsibilities
- Coordinate concept, design, and release of components and modules within MAHLE.
- Manage BOM in SAP and coordinate packaging of products into customer vehicle environments.
- Define thermal capacities and technical requirements for components and align with customer needs.
- Oversee product cost sensibility and sensitivity.
- Create and execute DVP&R.
- Be involved in international and challenging project assignments in various positions in the Product Development department.
- Gain insights into other departments and complete at least one stay abroad in Mexico.
- Analyze all relevant external and internal factors to derive product strategies and measures, covering the full product lifecycle.
- Utilize analytical skills to process and analyze complex information in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, focusing on reading social situations and collaborating with people to leave a strong impact.
- Demonstrate excitement and commitment to achieve ambitious goals.
Benefits
- 18–24 month trainee program tailored to personal needs
- Assignment abroad at one on our Mexico locations
- Strong community and network
- Development journey including mentoring, trainings, and internal initiatives
- Wide range of training opportunities
- Networking events
- Professional and personal development focus
- Collaborative environment working on exciting assignments
- Ongoing personal & career development opportunities
- Inclusive culture welcoming applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
