Product Development Engineer
Thule NV
Under the direct supervision of the Product Development Leader, you will be responsible for
the development and optimization of new products within the Thule RV business line,
covering the product categories awnings, bike racks, steps, and soft goods (tents and
panels).
• You drive the development of new products from concept to industrialization, in full
alignment with both external requirements and Thule’s high internal standards.
• You identify and implement product optimizations, focusing on both functional and quality
improvements.
• You work according to the Thule Project System, following a structured stage-gate
approach.
• You act as the technical contact for suppliers, refining designs and ensuring production
feasibility.
• You provide technical support and guidance to internal and external stakeholders,
including sales, product management, production, and process engineering.
• You take ownership of product data accuracy and integrity within our PLM system.
• You are capable of managing all aspects of new product development projects — from
project management, concept creation, and detailed design to prototyping, testing, and
production start-up.
• You report directly to the Product Development Leader.
Profile
• You hold a Master’s degree in Industrial Design (Electromechanics) or equivalent
experience.
• You bring approximately 10 years of relevant experience in product development within a
similar function.
• You are an effective communicator and presenter, confident in pitching your ideas to
senior management.
• You have strong language skills: Dutch (very good), English (good), and a basic
knowledge of French and German.
• You are an expert in industrial product and/or soft goods design; familiarity with
electronics is a plus.
• You have excellent 3D CAD skills; experience with SolidWorks is a strong asset.
• You take full ownership of your projects, showing both entrepreneurial drive and
structured execution.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• You are a creative, conceptual thinker with a strong analytical mindset.
• You naturally embody and represent the Thule brand and its active lifestyle values.
Offer
• A full-time position (39 hours/week) within a fast-growing, financially solid company.
• A stimulating work environment where people share knowledge, inspiration, and passion.
• A competitive compensation package aligned with your experience, including meal
vouchers, laptop, hospitalization, and group insurance.
• A flat organizational structure with short decision lines, where initiative and perseverance
are highly valued.
• Flexible working hours and 29 days of leave, to be planned in consultation with your
team.
About Thule Group
Thule is a global sports and outdoor company. We offer high-quality products with smart features and a sustainable design that make it easy for people across the globe to live an active life. Under the motto Bring your life — and with a focus on consumer-driven innovation and long-term sustainability — we develop, manufacture and market products within the product categories Sport & Cargo Carriers (roof racks, roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling, water and winter sports equipment, and rooftop tents mounted on a car), Active with Kids & Dogs (car seats, strollers, bike trailers, child bike seats and dog transport), RV Products (awnings, bike carriers and tents for RVs and caravans) and Bags & Mounts (backpacks, luggage and performance mounts).
Thule Group has about 2,800 employees at nine production facilities and 35 sales offices worldwide. The Group’s products are sold in 138 markets and in 2024, sales amounted to SEK 9.5 billion.
www.thulegroup.com