Senior Product Engineer

1 month ago


Auburn, United States RAPA Rausch & Pausch LP Full time

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Who We Are

RAPA Limited Partnership (LP) was founded in May 2012 in the USA and currently employs 120 people. The company is headquartered in beautiful Auburn/Alabama. RAPA LP is a 100 percent subsidiary of the automotive division of RAPA Group, based in Germany. The family-owned company was founded in 1921 in Selb, Bavaria. This is where RAPA’s headquarters are located. In addition to the automotive sector, the engineering and technology company serves customers in the industrial and healthcare sectors.


RAPA Automotive, including its US subsidiary, serves premium brands in the automotive industry as well as leading first-tier suppliers. Key customers of the team in Auburn include Stellantis, Audi, Tesla, Vibracoustic and ZF. In the USA, the product portfolio focuses on pneumatic and hydraulic valve components for chassis and transmissions as well as mechatronic system development in the vehicle. Customers benefit from technically advanced valve blocks and residual pressure holding valves for air suspension, electric valves for shifting and control, and damper valve technology for electronic damper systems. Our latest product portfolio prepares us well for the ongoing electrification in the automotive industry.


What We Offer

  • A open, international and collegial working environment and a company culture that is relaxed but engaged
  • Vacation package
  • Excellent Health, Dental and Vision insurance packages
  • Company paid Life Insurance policy
  • 401-K with company match
  • Annual bonus potential
  • 10 paid Holidays per year
  • Optional Supplementary insurance


Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • This position is responsible for researching and developing ideas and processes for new products. Improves upon the performance and design of existing products.
  • Design, model, and test prototypes for products.
  • Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.
  • Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases, elements and reviewing bids from contractors.
  • Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
  • Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
  • Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
  • Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
  • Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
  • Controls project costs by approving expenditures.
  • Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
  • Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Establish design briefs.
  • Produce final drawings and specifications.
  • Create parts lists.
  • Make samples of working models for demonstration.
  • Improve usability of an item.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Skills, Education and Experience

  • 6+ years product engineering/design experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Bachelors in relevant engineering field. Masters preferred. 
  • Technical/mechanical aptitude with mechatronics experience and advanced knowledge of technical drawings, GD&T, tolerance stacks.
  • Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) to design concepts and simulation software for structure, system, magnetic circuit or flow simulation is preferred.
  • Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and handle multiple projects and assignments with proficiency.
  • Management experience is not required.
  • Ability to travel as required up to 15%.





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