Design Engineer

at  Fiskars

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!
Job Summary:
As a Design Engineer at Fiskars Group, your primary responsibility will be developing innovative new consumer products from concept to production. You are expected to be able to utilize your experience in new product development to complete complex tasks with limited supervision or instructions.

Key responsibilities:

• Creative Design: Develop cutting-edge products using conceptual design and 3D CAD modeling with limited supervision. Bring your ideas to life through prototyping and design validation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, industrial designers, product managers, brand & marketing, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards.
• Global Impact: Communicate with Fiskars Group factories, sourcing offices, and suppliers worldwide to ensure product requirements are met and quality is maintained.
• Innovation Focus: Participate in consumer insight research, translate observations into concept sketches, and analyze competing products and technologies to stay ahead of the curve.
• Cost Optimization: Support our Operations group in identifying cost reduction opportunities and making necessary changes to technical specifications.

Requirements:

• Educational Background: MSc/BSc degree in a relevant field.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years in product development, with a strong focus on mechanical design tasks.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in 3D CAD design (SolidWorks preferred), and a solid understanding of plastic and metal parts manufacturing technologies.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English. Ability to effectively convey design proposals through 2D/3D visualizations and prototypes.
• Innovative Mindset: Strong ideation and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovation.

Last day of application:
2024-08-15

At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:
Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.
Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.
Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.
Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.
Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.
Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.
Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.
Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.
Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Our brands include Fiskars, Georg Jensen, Gerber, Iittala, Moomin Arabia, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford, and Wedgwood. Our brands are present in more than 100 countries, and we have close to 450 own stores. We have approximately 7,000 employees and our global net sales in 2023 were EUR 1.1 billion.
We are driven by our common purpose: Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. In 2024, we are celebrating our 375th anniversary. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth.
Read more:
fiskarsgroup.com

• Creative Design: Develop cutting-edge products using conceptual design and 3D CAD modeling with limited supervision. Bring your ideas to life through prototyping and design validation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, industrial designers, product managers, brand & marketing, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards.
• Global Impact: Communicate with Fiskars Group factories, sourcing offices, and suppliers worldwide to ensure product requirements are met and quality is maintained.
• Innovation Focus: Participate in consumer insight research, translate observations into concept sketches, and analyze competing products and technologies to stay ahead of the curve.
• Cost Optimization: Support our Operations group in identifying cost reduction opportunities and making necessary changes to technical specifications