Kering Eyewear Junior R&D

SummaryKering Eyewear, part of the global Luxury group Kering, is the most relevant player in the Luxury Eyewear market segment.
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We design, develop, manufacture, and distribute eyewear that blends creativity, innovation, and quality.
Our portfolio spans a wide range of iconic brands including Gucci, Cartier, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Valentino, Chloé, Ala a, Montblanc, Dunhill, Puma, and our proprietary brands LINDBERG, Maui Jim, and Zeal Optics.
By combining industry expertise with a commitment to sustainability, we help our brands redefine design and craft eyewear that captivates consumers worldwide.

Job DescriptionYour OpportunityWe are looking for a curious, proactive and technically minded Junior R&D & Smart Devices Engineer to support the development of next-generation Smart Glasses and other Smart Devices and the scouting, assessment and implementation of innovative technologies across manufacturing and operational processes.

The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of luxury eyewear, consumer electronics, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing technologies. How you will contribute Smart Devices DevelopmentSupport the management and execution of Smart Devices development projects in collaboration with internal teams, technology partners and external suppliers.

Monitor project activities, milestones, risks and action plans.

Collect, organize and analyze technical documentation, specifications and benchmarking information.

Support cross-functional coordination among Product Development, Industrialization, Quality, Compliance and Supply Chain teams. Prepare project reviews, status reports and executive presentations.

Innovation Scouting & Technology AssessmentContinuously monitor technology trends and emerging innovations in: Smart Glasses and Smart DevicesConsumer electronicsArtificial IntelligenceAdvanced manufacturing technologiesAutomation and roboticsInnovative materials and sustainable solutionsPerform market and technology benchmarking activities.

Analyze and compare alternative technical solutions, suppliers and technology providers.

Build business cases and recommendation reports supporting decision making.

Digital Transformation & AISupport identification and evaluation of AI-based tools capable of improving product development, industrialization and manufacturing processes, consistent with current R&D objectives focused on AI-enabled process improvements.

Participate in pilot projects related to automation, digitalization and process optimization.

Explore and test AI productivity tools for data analysis, document generation, reporting and presentation development.

Support the collection and analysis of project data and performance metrics.

Materials & Technology DevelopmentSupport scouting and evaluation of innovative materials and manufacturing technologies for eyewear applications.

Coordinate testing activities with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Contribute to technical assessments regarding feasibility, quality, performance, sustainability and industrial scalability.

Prepare technical summaries and recommendation reports.

Who you are

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Innovation Management or equivalent technical field.

Fluent English.

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

Basic understanding of product development and industrialization processes.

Interest in consumer electronics and wearable technologies. Familiarity with project management methodologies.

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Demonstrates AI literacy and the ability to responsibly leverage AI tools to enhance effectiveness and decision-making, while applying critical thinking and sound judgmentKnowledge of eyewear products and manufacturing processes (preferred).Experience with automation, robotics or Industry 4.0 technologies (preferred).Familiarity with AI applications in manufacturing, quality control or engineering (preferred).Basic knowledge of electronics and embedded systems (preferred).Strong curiosity and passion for innovation.

Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach.

Excellent organizational skills. Strong communication and presentation skills. Team player with an international and cross-functional mindset.

High learning agility and willingness to explore new technologies. What we offerCCNL applicato: contratto collettivo per gli addetti alle aziende che producono occhiali e articoli inerenti l'occhialeria.

Categoria: impiegato.

Retribuzione indicativa iniziale: 35.000.