Job Description

Position

Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel. For more than 125 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to develop unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design.


At RIMOWA we believe that great ambitions demand resilient companions. It’s why our tools are created with longevity in mind. Because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime. Please join us to discover your own.


We are looking for a

Senior Technical Designer (m/f/d)

for our Research & Development team at our Head Office in Cologne as soon as possible. In this role you support on the design and the development of all the future RIMOWA products. The senior technical designer manages the project for major materials and components development: style, technical design, cost, homologation, project schedule and budget management.

Job responsibilities

YOUR TASKS:

Designing products architectures proposals in partnership with the project managers Creation and validation of the component definition files and design justification files Definition of the components development schedule and budget in compliance with project objectives Management of the Request For Proposal process with Purchasing and suppliers Realization of the Make or Buy study with Purchasing and Engineering teams Management with Quality of the homologation process for materials and components Management of the task forces for problem solving with departments and suppliers involved Component project communication monitoring with Project manager, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality and suppliers

Profile

YOUR PROFILE:

Engineering Degree in conjunction with at least 10 years’ experience in mechanical design Experience in consumer goods technical design: automotive, travel, sports, electronic devices Expertise required in major plastic and metal transformation and decoration processes Expertise appreciated in composites material and processes, foam, textile and leather transformation processes Effective communication skills in English, German as a plus Operational skills in SolidWorks, CAD considered a plus Creative, curious mindset to help develop and drive new concepts

Additional information

What you can expect from us:

30 days paid vacation per year Flexible working hours RIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase as a gift after the probationary period Corporate benefits and 30% discount on the RIMOWA assortment Company pension scheme with a high employer contribution or other capital-forming benefits Great canteen with freshly cooked and affordable meals Urban Sports Club membership, public transportation ticket & job bike (partly subsidized) International environment and development opportunities within LVMH

BECOME PART OF RIMOWA:

Please send us your complete application documents including your salary requirements and details of your possible starting date.


We look forward to receiving your application! Look for us on Instagram @RIMOWA or visit us on our RIMOWA Career page: https://career.rimowa.com/


Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to RIMOWA’s DNA. We know that for our business to thrive, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.

RIMOWA

MAISON

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It is not only the ambition to craft exceptional luggage but also the courage to question the status quo that lies at the heart of everything RIMOWA does. Since its founding by Paul Morszeck in 1898, RIMOWA has cultivated the pioneering spirit that is evident in every suitcase built. Inheriting his father’s visionary approach, it was Richard Morszeck who – inspired by the early days of aviation – discovered grooved aluminium as the ideal lightweight material for RIMOWA suitcases. A design classic was born. With the same ingenuity and courage as his father and grandfather, third generation owner Dieter Morszeck paved the way for RIMOWA’s global success. Thanks to his focus on state-of-the-art technology, uncompromising quality and timeless design, RIMOWA suitcases have become the global companion of choice for a sophisticated clientele. Today, with 3,000 employees worldwide, RIMOWA continues to combine craftmanship with precision technology and a commitment to courageous innovation, staying true to its heritage in today’s ever-changing world.