Product Design Engineer Lead

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products [such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions], iconic brands that consumers love [such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa], as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences [such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network], and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world?

Your role

We are looking for a Product Design Engineer Lead who will join our R&D Department.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and act as reference for the development of complex mechanical solutions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ideate, design, build, test, and refine prototypes and characterization test systems
• Push state-of-the-art technologies and approaches to solve complex mechanical problems
• Work across the full product development cycle, especially from idea, to concept definition and to product finalization
• Collaborate closely with industrial designers, UX team and quality.
• Travel to and support engineering builds and vendor visits

Main Requirements

• Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Design
• Knowledge and Experience of Parametric 3D Cad Software, better if Creo software
• Knowledge and Experience on PDM, better if Windchill system
• Knowledge on design and process of Injection molding
• 5+ years of industry experience in mechanical design or in mold Design in med-tech or electronic industry
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, geometric tolerancing, and 3D/2D CAD
• Knowledge of design and simulation tools, prototyping tools, manufacturing technologies and materials.
• Working knowledge in material properties, such as plastics, metal, adhesive, glass, etc.
• Experience building relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience operating autonomously across multiple teams.
• High level of organizational skills
• Scientific approach and great problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate in dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience in Consumer Electronics Product Development is greatly appreciated.
• Experience with Office 365
• Experience in managing a team of R&D Product Design Engineer
• 5+ year of field experience

What’s in it for you

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique, but have a glimpse of the benefits and perks you can have by choosing us.

• Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
• Enjoy flexible work conditions with up to 50% flexibility, depending on role and function.
• Join the Corporate Shareholding Program “BOOST”, an opportunity to share in the company’s success and directly benefit from EssilorLuxottica’s growth.
• Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eyecare products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world-class brands firsthand.
• Benefit from comprehensive health insurance coverage, ensuring you and your family’s well-being.

Recruiting Process

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.

Salary Package

• Annual Gross Salary: 40.000 Eur – 55.000 Eur
• Performance Bonus: An additional Management by Objectives (MBO) bonus as percentage of the annual gross salary.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Supplementary Health insurance coverage
  • Supplementary Pension Plan
  • Access to the EssilorLuxottica Corporate Welfare Catalog
  • Transportation – Discounted pass
  • Meal Vouchers as per company guidelines
  • Exclusive employee discounts on company products
  • Company-provided laptop and mobile phone

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