R&D
Permanent
Job Description
Technical Leader
Give life to your ideas
At the Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.
Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.
Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.
All about the role:
The Technical Leader is the R&D accountable of new product developments, where she/he drives the project concept and execution from its very beginning until the launch of the product (from concept to prototypes, industrialization and market launch). The candidate will ensure that development efforts are aligned with the strategic focus of creating a Best-in-Class consumer experience.
The Technical Leader will work in cross-functional project teams, involving representatives from other Electrolux functions and locations, and drive discipline within the Electrolux Project Management (EPM) process with the objectives of speed to market, product quality, and proper costs.
The candidate will be assigned to high and medium complexity Refrigerators and Freezers projects designed by Electrolux, having to report periodically to Project Managers about target fulfilment.
In detail, you will:
- Understand, change and creates component / system design specifications / requirements / guidelines.
- Identify and support standardization by ensuring that new developments fit into the platform and subsystem structure.
- Use best practices and knowledge of internal and external business issues to improve the design & development of product components.
- Relying on specialist knowledge and experience in one or more areas, provides input and active contribution to the development and execution of projects, solves complex problems, takes a new perspective using existing solutions or identifying innovative ones.
- Lead interaction with cross-functional teams, external bodies and universities, acts as a technical reference for one region or into a wider team internationally.
- Plan and ensure execution of projects deliverables within agreed-upon timing and budget.
- Interact proactively with R&D teams, Company functions, consultants and suppliers.
- Drive regular project team meetings inside R&D stakeholders, providing the inputs needed to the Project Manager.
- Attend production of finished goods, subassemblies and components to verify compliance with technical specifications
- Drive and implement mitigation plan for at-risk items.
Who you are:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred;
- > 2 years experience in product development in a similar industry.
- Availability to travel.
- Knowledge of product development framework: stage-gate development processes, design reviews, DFMEA, DFA, product validation processes
- Knowledge in system development and design. Previous experience is 2D and 3D CAD (CATIA V5) is a plus.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects across the sectors and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including presentation experience to large and diverse audiences.
- Experience with computer applications is required, including MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Teams, MS Project.
- Fluent English
Where you’ll be:
You will be based in Electrolux main Food Preservation global site, in Susegana (TV), only 1 hour distance from Venice, where we are undergoing multimillion industry 4.0 investment. Here you will interact with different functions of the organization such as Quality, Maintenance, R&D, Production, and Supply Chain with the common goal to create the refrigeration of the future.
Benefits highlights:
- Flexibility of work hours;
- Discounts on Electrolux products and services;
As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.
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What We Do
Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell approximately 60 million household products in approximately 120 markets every year. In 2020 Electrolux had sales of SEK 116 billion and employed 48,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.
