Organisatie
As a world leader in trendsetting travel solutions we want our products to make a positive difference in the life of every traveller.
Throughout our 110-year lifespan, we have been resolutely focused on innovation, design, and have been an industry leader in the use of new materials. We are pioneering new solutions for the decades to come helping travellers’ journey further, with ever lighter, stronger and more sustainable products.
We will ensure that our commitment to sustainability combines with our continuing thirst for innovation to create the kind of future we want to see.
'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.'
Our founder Jesse Shwayder inscribed our ethos on a marble that was issued to employees. Over a century later, this remains our guiding principle.
This motto is reflected in 5 core values which are anchored in the heart of our company: entrepreneurialism, openness, partnership, integrity, family feeling
Our 13.600 employees are our greatest asset.
How do we stay ahead of our game?
By prioritizing the human touch.
Do you want to join the Samsonite-family? Discover our vacancies at:
Functieomschrijving
We are currently seeking an innovative Product Development Engineer to work with our talented team of engineers and designers. In this role, you will help design new products, assisting with proof-of-concept and prototype testing. You will also review existing designs, supporting the enhancement or revision of our current products. You will use these skills to create technical drawings that aid in the design and production process. You will get the chance to exceeding customer expectations and design top-notch products.
In this role, you become part of the Product Development & Innovation Team working on all Made In Europe products, produced in our plants in Belgium & Hungary.
The ideal candidate will:
- Provide efficient Computer Aided Design and engineering support to the product development team, in close collaboration with the design department to achieve effective design, development and production release of products.
- Offer several alternative technical proposals and constant improvements to the Project Manager.
- Identify and recommend creative solutions to key problems, either through the choice of material, manufacturing process, tooling or practical design
- Ensure that 3D designs are issued on a timely basis
- Control very carefully every new prototype, carry out a thorough detailed evaluation of the specifications and propose constant improvement.
- Ensure that the product specifications are filed in a logical, professional and efficient way.
- Ensure a clear and transparent communication on the latest versions of the drawings to every party involved in the process.
- Offer general support to the Project Manager.
Profiel
- Be in possession of minimum a bachelor’s degree, in product development, mechanical engineering or similar.
- A track record of several years working in product development & plastics industry is a plus
- Demonstrate a good knowledge in NX, plastics, injection molding & product development
- Interest/experience with CAE (eg. FEM) is a plus.
- Demonstrate a very high degree of curiosity.
- Constantly keep abreast of new products and materials.
- Have excellent organisational and computer skills.
- Be pro-active and show strong problem-solving skills.
- Be methodical, logical and detail oriented.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
- Be a strong team player.
- Enjoys working together with different departments; design, marketing, quality and production
- Have an excellent command of English
Aanbod
Next to this challenging role, we also offer a very attractive compensation package, including an excellent pension scheme, a competitive group insurance, lunch vouchers and extra holidays.