Design Engineer

Thule Group; Menen; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Laptop

Hospitalization

Group insurance

29 days of leave

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Thule Group seeks a Product Development Engineer to design and develop products within the RV business line from concept to industrialization, ensuring alignment with Thule quality standards.

You will create and refine 3D designs and drawings, translate concepts into production-ready solutions, and support prototyping, testing and validation in a stage-gate environment. Fluent Dutch and English preferred; reports to the Product Development Leader and collaborates with the Chief Engineer.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electromechanics, Product Development, or equivalent).
• Several years of experience in product development (2–8 years).
• Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred) and experience in technical drawing.
• Good understanding of materials, production processes, and design for manufacturing.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented and ownership-driven, with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop products from concept to industrialization.
• Create and refine 3D designs and drawings for production-ready solutions.
• Support prototyping, testing, validation and implement improvements based on results.
• Collaborate with the Chief Engineer on technical decisions and direction.
• Ensure accurate product data in the PLM system and provide internal support.

Skills

3D CAD

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Team player

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Electromechanics, Product Development, or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Technical drawing

PLM systems

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Product Development Leader, and functionally guided by the Chief Engineer, you are responsible for the design and development of products within the Thule RV business line (awnings, bike carriers, steps, and tents/panels).

• You develop new products from concept to industrialization, ensuring alignment with requirements and Thule quality standards.
• You create and refine 3D designs and technical drawings, ensuring robust and production-ready solutions.
• You translate concepts into detailed designs, considering functionality, manufacturability, cost, and quality.
• You support prototyping, testing, and validation activities, and implement improvements based on test results.
• You work according to the Thule Project System, contributing to all stage-gate deliverables.
• You collaborate closely with the Chief Engineer on technical decisions and design direction.
• You act as a technical contact for suppliers, supporting design discussions and ensuring feasibility.
• You contribute to product optimizations and continuous improvement of existing products.
• You ensure accurate and complete product data in the PLM system.
• You provide technical support to internal stakeholders such as Product Management, Test Engineering, and Operations.
• You report directly to the Product Development Leader.

Profile

• You hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electromechanics, Product Development, or equivalent).
• You have several years of experience in product development (2–8 years).
• You have strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred) and experience in technical drawing.
• You have a good understanding of materials, production processes, and design for manufacturing.
• You are hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and take ownership of your designs.
• You are a strong team player and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• You are structured in your way of working and comfortable in a stage-gate development environment.
• You are creative and solution-oriented, with a strong analytical mindset.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of French and German is a plus.
• You are motivated by developing high-quality products that reflect the Thule brand.

Offer

• A full-time position (39 hours/week) within a fast-growing, financially solid company.
• A stimulating work environment where people share knowledge, inspiration, and passion.
• A competitive compensation package aligned with your experience, including meal vouchers, laptop, hospitalization, and group insurance.
• A flat organizational structure with short decision lines, where initiative and perseverance are highly valued.
• Flexible working hours and 29 days of leave, to be planned in consultation with your team.

Thule is a global sports and outdoor company. We offer high-quality products with smart features and a sustainable design that make it easy for people across the globe to live an active life. Under the motto Bring your life — and with a focus on consumer‑driven innovation and long‑term sustainability — we develop, manufacture and market products within the product categories Sport & Cargo Carriers (roof racks, roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling, water and winter sports equipment, and rooftop tents mounted on a car), Active with Kids & Dogs (car seats, strollers, bike trailers, child bike seats and dog transport), RV Products (awnings, bike carriers and tents for RVs and caravans) and Bags & Mounts (backpacks, luggage and performance mounts).

Thule Group has about 3,000 employees at nine production facilities and 35 sales offices worldwide. The Group’s products are sold in 138 markets and in 2025, sales amounted to SEK 10,4 billion.

Contract type Full time

Number of positions 1

City Menen

Reference number 2025/131