Product Engineer - Ecophon in Hyllinge

Saint-Gobain Ecophon develops, manufactures and markets acoustic products and systems that contribute to a good working environment by enhancing peoples’ wellbeing and performance. Our promise »A sound effect on people« is the core backbone of everything we do. Ecophon has business units in 14 countries, delegations in another 30 countries worldwide, and approximately 800 employees. The head office is located in Hyllinge, just outside Helsingborg, Sweden. Ecophon is part of the global Saint-Gobain Group.



To our R&D and Innovation organisation, we are looking for a new colleague with good technical and mechanical skills. You will work in a fantastic team as the link between Ecophon, its customers and suppliers to find sustainable technical solutions.



About the position

As Product Engineer, you will be part of the Product Engineering & Development team in the R&D and Innovation organisation, which is responsible for Saint-Gobain Ceilings’ products through their lifecycle. You will be assigned part of our ceilings range across our different brands, and you will be fully responsible for their specifications, compliance as well as their documentation. You will work in an international environment, in close cooperation with our production sites and our suppliers across Europe, to keep products constantly up-to-date with latest developments and requirements. Additionally, you will support our sales units and network of technical experts with technical issues related to our products. You will work closely with your fellow Engineers and be responsible for specific functions and areas of expertise for the Saint-Gobain Ceilings products.

The position is based at Saint-Gobain Ecophon AB, our main company within the Ceilings activity, in Hyllinge, Sweden. Limited travelling will be included in this role.



The tasks of the position are varied and include for example:

Ensure compliance of assigned product ranges with legal requirements

Maintain up-to-date information and documentation of assigned product ranges

Own production specification of assigned finished products (including associated components) and coordinate with relevant stakeholders in case of upcoming change or new product development

Build and own a more advanced knowledge of specific technical area(s) with close relationships with relevant external contacts and bring support to the rest of the organisation

Be the point of contact for Technical Support and Claim Coordination on technical issues regarding assigned product ranges



Profile

We are looking for a candidate with higher education with a technical or engineering degree (BSc or similar) and relevant practical experience, preferably in the construction or building materials industry. You have a strong technical and mechanical understanding, and competence in CAD software is seen as mandatory, together with excellent written and spoken English.

As a person, you show strong communication skills and you are able to work in a structured and organised way. You are a “doer” that can manage several tasks and missions simultaneously without losing focus on the details. You make things happen and you are not afraid of taking initiatives and finding information on your own. You will be interacting with many people; therefore we appreciate open-minded and easy-going personalities with strong social skills. You are an agile fast learner who likes to learn new things.

You will evolve in a dynamic and fast-moving environment. Passion, competence and innovation are our core values that are reflected in our products, in our daily work and in our culture.



Ecophon offers

In this role you will have great opportunities to work in a market leading company with products enhancing peoples’ well-being and performance. You will have the advantage of working in an independent and flexible company, with the culture of a small company, but with the strength of being supported by a strong global group. Saint-Gobain invests heavily in R&D and its factories and you will have a chance to work in a dynamic role where one week is not the other alike. You will constantly learn new things and you will work in a fantastic team. Ecophon has historically been very successful, and the expansion and ambitions are not to be lowered - especially when it comes to sustainability.



Information and application

For more information about this job-opening, please contact recruitment consultant Tobias Lorentzon at TOBLOR Consulting, phone: +46 735 11 10 60. You apply for this position through TOBLOR’s career site, www.toblor.se, by uploading your CV and personal letter.

We are looking forward to seeing your application!