JOIN OUR TEAM

As Expert Lead Product Engineer, you will play a key role in the development, technical enhancement, and optimisation of our product portfolio. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards in functionality, aesthetics, durability, and cost-efficiency. This role requires expertise in engineering principles, material selection, manufacturing processes, and project management. The position is unlimited and located in Munich.

ABOUT US

Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 12 European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 497 million in 2024. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018.
Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.
Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• define product requirements and specifications with stakeholders
• develop and test prototypes, ensuring functionality, performance, and manufacturability
• create technical drawings and resolve design challenges to optimise product performance
• bridge the gap between product design and technical functionality for feasible, high-quality constructions
• evaluate commercial impact, balancing innovation, cost-efficiency, and market competitiveness.
• drive efficiency in the development pipeline to ensure high project throughput
• manage project deadlines, resources, and cross-functional collaboration for seamless development
• conduct rigorous testing, analyse results, and implement necessary design/process improvements
• work with manufacturing teams to optimise production processes, scalability, and cost-efficiency
• use customer feedback and industry insights to drive continuous improvement and innovation

Aside from our awesome team and shared purpose we offer a variety of additional benefits. Come work with us and get:

• an inspiring, international, informal and nonpolitical environment for you to take ownership and grow your career
• a unique culture based on trust, support, and collaboration where we foster open communication with our biweekly Company All-Hands, feedback channels like Officevibe and regular Q&A sessions
• flexible working mode: roughly 60% remote, 40% in-office working policy, read more here
• up to 4 weeks temporary work-from-anywhere per year
• 30 days of paid vacation per year
• a beautiful, centrally located and dog-friendly office with free beverages, cafeteria with different lunch options, open spaces and sunny terrace
• 40% off Westwing Collection in our shop, 25% off all third-party brands, 10% family & friends voucher, Westwing Vouchers for special occasions
• regular and legendary company and team events like Movie Nights, Oktoberfest, Summer Parties, and more
• health and wellbeing offerings including sports membership, mental health support and coaching, vaccinations, skin checkups and more
• discounted green mobility options with public transport or JobRad
• company daycare “Westwing Wichtel” next to our HQ office and cooperation with Elly & Stoffl, a multilingual daycare with several locations in Munich
• subsidized company pension scheme
• “Social Impact Day” p.a. to use for doing good for environment and/or societ