Junior Product Development Engineer

Hunter Douglas, Inc.; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Douglas Europe is seeking a Junior Product Development Engineer to grow in a hands-on role within an international environment. You will help develop new products, create 3D CAD models, run validations, and support production ramp-ups.

You will collaborate with global engineering teams in Germany and other Hunter Douglas companies, contributing to manufacturability and quality improvements while delivering clear drawings for manuals and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design.
• 0–3 years of experience (graduates welcome).
• Experience with 3D CAD (Creo is a plus).
• Proactive mindset, eye for detail, and strong team spirit.
• Good command of English; Dutch and/or German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new products and components from concept to industrialisation.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and production drawings.
• Assist with technical calculations, testing, and product validation.
• Support production processes and production ramp-ups.
• Drive improvements in functionality, quality, and manufacturability.
• Work closely with an international team of engineers, including colleagues in Germany and other Hunter Douglas companies.
• Collaborate with the documentation team to deliver accurate drawings for assembly and installation manuals.
• Cooperate with product management, production, purchasing, and marketing teams.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design

Tools

Creo

Job description

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?

Hunter Douglas Europe is the European market leader in innovative, made‑to‑measure window covering solutions, known through premium brands such as Luxaflex®. Within our Product Team, we develop high-quality products that combine engineering, design, and manufacturability, from concept through production.

We are looking for a Junior Product Development Engineer who wants to grow in a hands‑on product development role within an international environment.

About The Role -

• Support the development of new products and components from concept to industrialisation
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and production drawings
• Assist with technical calculations, testing, and product validation
• Support production processes and production ramp-ups
• Drive improvements in functionality, quality, and manufacturability
• Work closely with an international team of engineers, including colleagues in Germany and other Hunter Douglas companies
• Collaborate with the documentation team to deliver accurate drawings for assembly and installation manuals
• Cooperate with product management, production, purchasing, and marketing teams

About You -

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design
• 0–3 years of experience (graduates welcome)
• Interest in product development and manufacturing
• Experience with 3D CAD (Creo is a plus)
• Proactive mindset, eye for detail, and strong team spirit
• Good command of English; Dutch and/or German is a plus

Why Hunter Douglas?

• Work on tangible products used by millions across Europe
• Learn from experienced engineers in a strong product‑driven organization
• International collaboration within a global company