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 .
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
YOU COME WITH
7+ years of experience in product development or engineering, preferably in furniture and lightingbachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Industrial / Product Design, or related fieldproficient in CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and simulation toolsstrong knowledge of materials (wood, metal, polymers, glass), manufacturing processesexperience with agile development and ISO / Six Sigmaexpertise in sustainable materials and eco-friendly design, ergonomics, and human-centric design principles in furnitureunderstanding of market research and customer insightsstrong problem-solving, communication, and project management skillsfluency in English; additional European languages are a plusWHY WESTWING
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 careera 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 sessionsflexible working mode : roughly 60% remote, 40% in-office working policy, read more hereup to 4 weeks temporary work-from-anywhere per year30 days of paid vacation per yeara beautiful, centrally located and dog-friendly office with free beverages, cafeteria with different lunch options, open spaces and sunny terrace40% off Westwing Collection in our shop, 25% off all third-party brands, 10% family & friends voucher, Westwing Vouchers for special occasionsregular and legendary company and team events like Movie Nights, Oktoberfest, Summer Parties, and morehealth and wellbeing offerings including sports membership, mental health support and coaching, vaccinations, skin checkups and morediscounted green mobility options with public transport or JobRadcompany daycare “Westwing Wichtel” next to our HQ office and cooperation with Elly & Stoffl, a multilingual daycare with several locations in Munichsubsidized company pension schemeSocial Impact Day” to use for doing good for environment and / or society