Rausch & Pausch Jobs Hiring Now

Are you interested in being part of an innovative company with a family oriented culture? Rausch and Pausch LP (RAPA) is hiring in Auburn, AL!

We are looking for a Product Engineer. The ideal candidate will have product design experience, strong analytical and problem solving skills, and the ability to multi-task, preferably in an automotive manufacturing setting.

RAPA offers the following benefits:

• Primary & Secondary medical coverage
• Supplemental Insurance coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401-K with a company match
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Potential Bonus opportunities
• Company paid benefits, including: Vision insurance, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage

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

• 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 basic knowledge of technical drawings is preferred.
• 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%.