Modules Expert Development

About us

The Webasto Group is one of the 100 largest suppliers to the automotive industry. With our innovative sliding and panoramic sunroofs, convertible roofs, and groundbreaking heating, cooling, and battery systems, we constantly create added value for the mobility sector. Our customers can always count on a pleasant atmosphere and driving experience. When you come and work with Webasto, you can expect to find an environment shaped by a remarkable sense of team spirit. We offer our colleagues the freedom to be creative in global development work – because the “We” in Webasto is your special plus.

Are you a dedicated team player with a passion for innovation and looking for new challenges in an agile technology company? More than 15,000 people are employed at Webasto worldwide. Webasto offers a creative working environment built on trust, with flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths and excellent career development opportunities.

Webasto is seeking highly motivated candidates that have experience ensuring excellent technical performance and optimum availability of production equipment to join our team as a Modules Expert Development (full-time) at our facility in Auburn Hills, MI. Telecommuting; Hybrid- 3 days in office, 2 day remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Functional development of automotive components and modules for glass sunroof assembly components, including glass panels, sheet metal components and PU encapsulation tool.
• Provide expertise in the automotive glass making process with the specialization of the flush encapsulation process. Predict and design tooling curvature that accounts for reshaping post encapsulation process, including preconditioning/windage.
• Perform engineering analysis and data management for different properties related to glass. Development of robust components and modules by fulfilling customer demands utilizing 8D, CAD, Catia, Design of Experiments, GD&T, DFMEA and ECM.
• Creation and maintenance of parts lists. Presenting development progress in the scope of system reviews and work closely with the test lab.
• Contribution to quality assurance measures in the scope of APQP. Continual improvement, creation and implementation of lessons learned.
• Support supplier audits to ensure compliance with ASQE.

Minimum Qualifications:

• US Bachelor’s Degree (or a foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering 
• At least five (5) years of progressive experience  as a Modules Expert Development or in a substantially similar position performing all of the responsibilities listed above.

How we work together

Our Culture – Our Values

We deliberately associate the first two words of our vision with our culture. Here, the word “Our ...” stands for all of us, for us as a team – across all departments, plants, regions and business units. The term “… Inspiration” embodies both the passion for our business and our intrinsic motivation. Because what it takes for a vision to become reality is a team of people who are highly motivated as they strive for the same goal together.

• Responsibility with a Long-Term View
• Passion for Quality and Innovation
• Hearts and Minds for our Customers
• Embracing Cooperation and Improvement
• Courageously Optimistic

What you will get

When you join the Webasto team, you will enjoy the following benefits: 

• Competitive pay
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Paid wellness days
• 401k with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• A work environment where we are One Webasto Family & live by our values! 

Come join the Webasto family and be part of the WE in Webasto!

Intrigued? We would love to hear from you. Please click “apply” to be considered for this role, or email resume to AHHQ.HumanResources@webasto.com Reference "32907" or mail to: A. Rechtzigel Webasto Roof Systems, Inc. 2500 Executive Hills Blvd.  Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against  race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.