Design Engineer - Sport & Cargo Carriers

As a Design Engineer at Thule you will be a part of the entire product development cycle from idea generation to industrialization, which gives a very good overview and strong ownership to the product you currently develop.

You will develop new products and components with high quality within targeted cost budget and time plans to meet market requirements of our consumers. You will also be evaluating technical solutions with respect to manufacturing methods, strength requirements, cost and aesthetics. You will work in project teams in close cooperation with Project Managers, Simulation Engineers, Test Engineers, Prototype Makers and other Design Engineers as well as other resources within Thule Group. 

You will mainly work within our product category Sport & Cargo, with products like roof racks, roof boxes and roof top tents. Your tasks will be varied and consist of both 3D-CAD and other daily work tasks such as brainstorming sessions, searching information to support the construction, prototyping and analysis of test results. In your role it is important that you understand the outcome from analysis and tests and incorporate changes into the construction.  

The candidate 
You have an academic degree in engineering or equivalent documented experience and minimum 5 years relevant work experience. You are skilled in Solid Works, advanced part modelling and/or surface design. In addition to this you have knowledge of materials such as steel, aluminum and plastics. To succeed in this role we believe you are open-minded and like to collaborate with others. On the same time you are self-driven and can push your projects forward. Furthermore it is important to understand and contribute to good understandable drawings and specifications and parts that are easy to manufacture.  

We believe in strong team work both within your own team but also across teams. We strive to be an open and curious organization, sharing our knowledge and inspiring one another. Within Thule Group you will find people who have a passion for the products we make and the outdoor company we are. We share the same values and we like to have fun. All of our employees have a joint responsibility to maintain that spirit and contribute to it. 

About our Global Product Development Department 
Globally we are over 250 engineers out of the majority is working in our Global Product Development Center in Hillerstorp (Sweden). Our cross functional team consists of highly skilled and motivated members with a well-balanced variety of experiences. We are a truly global company with an international and multi-cultural team. English is the language we use in our daily communication. 

We see a great future with continued passion for product development that is so vital for our growth as a company. We set great value in our working environment and offer great premises designed for product development. In our recently opened Global R&D center in Hillerstorp we have expanded with new offices, landscapes, team rooms and creative areas, but also great prototype areas including cut & sew. In March 2022 we plan for a grand opening of our 3rd big expansion of our world class test center with state of art equipment. 

Application 
This role reports to our Design Engineering Manager, Daniel Karlsson, who is able to answer detailed questions regarding this position by phone 0370-256 67. Please apply through our website www.thulegroup.com/open-positions with CV and personal letter. Do not wait to show your interest until the last application date as interviews are held continuously during the process and the position might be filled before the last application deadline, which is January 9th.

About Thule Group
Thule Group is a global world leading company of products for sports and outdoor activities. We make it easy for people to bring the things they care for, easily, securely and in style, when living an active life. Under the motto Active Life, Simplified. we design, manufacture and sell products within the four product categories Sport&Cargo Carriers (roof racks, roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling, water and winter sports equipment, as well as roof top tents for mounting on cars), Active with Kids (bike trailers, strollers and child bike seats), RV Products (awnings, bike racks and tents for motorhomes and caravans) and Packs, Bags & Luggage (everyday backpacks, hiking bike packs travel luggage and camera bags).
Thule Group has about 2,600 employees at 9 production facilities and 35 sales offices worldwide. The Group’s products are sold in 140 markets and in 2020, sales amounted to SEK 7.8 billion.
www.thulegroup.com