R&D Product Development Engineer

Dayco is a global leader in the research, design, manufacture, and distribution of essential engine belt drive systems and aftermarket services for automotive, truck, construction, agriculture, and industrial applications. We accomplish this with a dedicated global team that respects one another, shows humility through continuous learning, and acts like owners in everything we do.

We are looking for a talented R&D Product Development Engineer to join our Research Development & Engineering Department at our Chieti (Italy) plant. This role offers a unique opportunity to design, validate, and enhance cutting-edge products.

• Design & Development: Drive the creation of new products and modifications to existing ones, ensuring alignment with customer and application requirements.
• Validation & Specifications: Oversee product validation and establish technical specifications.
• Material Control: Define control methods for new materials in collaboration with the Materials Department.
• Testing & Equipment: Directly conduct or support the Testing Department in defining test equipment and methodologies, definition and development of theoretical models for aspects relating to the functionality and reliability of transmissions.
• Sales Support: Assist the Sales Team by evaluating feasibility, preparing proposals, and creating documentation for customer discussions.
• Production Assistance: Support production during pre-series startup phases, managing criticalities, validating processes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with Quality teams to address issues, resolve complaints, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Aftermarket & Competitor Analysis: Work with the Aftermarket team to align non-standard belts with competitors’ offerings.

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
• Good Knowledge of English
• Proficiency with MS Office (esp. PowerPoint and Excel)
• Willingness to travel worldwide as needed.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot and “think out of the box”
• Initiative and independence
• Excellent communication, analytical, and synthesis skills

Workplace: Chieti Scalo (CH)

Type: Full-time position

Dayco is your chance! Join us and our team!

Dayco is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. All applications for vacant positions will be welcomed and considered on the relative merits of the applicant against the role profile for the position regardless of color, race, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or belief.