Lead Design Engineer, R&D — Consumer Products

Fiskars Group; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & wellness

Work-life balance

Professional development

Inclusive environment

Recognition program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fiskars Group seeks a Lead Design Engineer to drive product development from concept to production within a hybrid Espoo/Billnäs setting. You will lead engineers and designers, ensuring on-time, budget-aligned delivery and high quality across lifestyle products.

You will use 3D CAD and design validation, collaborate across industrial design, product management, and marketing, and contribute to sustainability goals while liaising with global factories and suppliers.

Qualifications

• MSc/BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in product development.
• Previous experience in consumer product design is beneficial.
• Strong engineering background.
• Experience in project management is a plus.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD/solid modelling packages and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective communication and cross‑collaboration skills.
• Strong business acumen and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering project resources to maximize the group's potential and deliver innovative solutions to consumer needs.
• Use conceptual design and 3D CAD modelling to create products that meet project objectives within performance and cost constraints.
• Perform design validation testing of prototypes and off‑tool samples, making necessary design modifications to ensure compliance with technical specifications and performance requirements.
• Develop documentation to define product performance requirements and acceptance criteria to ensure product quality.
• Support business and sales teams with proof‑of‑concept and production‑quality prototypes for customer presentations.
• Collaborate with the supply chain to identify cost reduction opportunities and refine designs as needed.
• Participate in marketing research activities, translating field research and focus group observations into concept sketches and drawings, and analyzing competing products and technologies.
• Drive sustainability in product development by incorporating material selection, durability targets, and design optimization to support circularity and reduce environmental impact.

Skills

Strong engineering background

Effective communication

Cross-collaboration

Project management (nice to have)

Education

MSc/BSc in Mechanical Engineering or Design Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Solid modelling

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fiskars Group seeks a Lead Design Engineer to drive product development from concept to production within a hybrid Espoo/Billnäs setting. You will lead engineers and designers, ensuring on-time, budget-aligned delivery and high quality across lifestyle products.

You will use 3D CAD and design validation, collaborate across industrial design, product management, and marketing, and contribute to sustainability goals while liaising with global factories and suppliers.