Product Developer Technical Hardware (M/F)
The Oberalp Group is a management driven family business - a house of brands that creates high quality technical mountaineering products. We have 6 own brands Salewa, Dynafit, Pomoca, Wild Country, Evolv and LaMunt. As an exclusive partner of other brands in the sports sector we offer our entire know how in communication, sales and image building.
We are a team of more than 1000 employees in 11 countries worldwide – a group of adventurers and dreamers, mountaineers, looking for their next peak.
The Technical Hardware Developer is responsible for designing and engineering new products within the category.
Starting from product brief she/he is responsible to develop new products with focus on innovation and performance.
The products in this category are mainly certified PPE suitable for Mountaineering and Climbing such as Carabiners, Helmets, Crampons, Ice Axes, and different type of climbing protections.
She/he will manage the entire development process cooperating closely with Product Manager, Quality and Certification responsible and key users, and vendors.
Main responsibilities & activities
- Design and engineer new products and solutions
- Technical interface with Designers
- 3D modelling of the products or product’s assembly with CAD software (Siemens NX )
- FEM simulation (ANSYS)
- Support CE certifications
- Execute 2D drawings for production
- Manage prototyping process
- Preliminary functional test on developed devices
- Prepare technical documentation for production and Quality Control
- FMEA analysis in cooperation with Quality and Supplier technicians
- Interface with the suppliers during products development (suppliers can be located in Europe and Far East)
- Supervise preliminary Laboratory test and field test
- Modify and adapt products in case of feedback during test
- Support Certification Engineer to achieve CE, UIAA marking of the new develop products
Support Carry over product maintenance (upgrade to new Standards, product’s revamp)
Profile
- Degree in engineering field
- At least 3 years’ experience in developing hardware products
- Good understanding main mechanical industrial processes
- Knowledge of main ferrous materials and their treatments
- Knowledge of main polymer materials
- Very good Italian and English; German will be considered a plus
- Team working and problem solving skills
- Availability to travel abroad
Workplace: Montebelluna (TV)
If you are interested to work in a challenging, international and dynamic environment then apply now!