Lead Product Design Engineer - Flexible Hours & Growth

Sunglass Hut TSA; Italia; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work conditions

Comprehensive health insurance

Employee discounts on eyewear

Access to learning platform

Job summary

Luxottica in Town of Italy is looking for a Product Design Engineer Lead to join our R&D Department. The role requires developing complex mechanical solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing a team of engineers.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in mechanical design and a strong background in Injection molding and DFM. The position offers flexible working conditions up to 50% depending on the role.

Employees benefit from comprehensive health insurance and access to special offers on eyewear.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in mechanical design or in mold Design in med-tech or electronic industry.
• Experience in managing a team of R&D Product Design Engineers.
• Scientific approach and great problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and act as reference for the development of complex mechanical solutions.
• Work across the product development cycle from idea to product finalization.
• Collaborate closely with industrial designers and UX team.

Skills

Parametric 3D Cad Software

Injection molding design

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Design for Assembly (DFA)

Statistical tolerance analysis

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Problem-solving

Office 365

Education

Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Design

Tools

Creo software

Windchill system

Job description

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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.
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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?

Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible!

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.

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:

• Performance Bonus: An additional Management by Objectives (MBO) bonus as percentage of the annual gross salary.
• 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

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.