R&D Design Engineer

Groupe- Atlantic

New Product Design & Development

• Design and develop new products, including integration of mechanical, thermal, and electrical subsystems.
• Create 3D models, technical drawings, and product documentation using CAD software PTC Creo
• Evaluate new product concepts through prototyping and initial validation testing.
• Collaborate with local and international cross-functional teams (Project Management, Marketing, Industrialization, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Production etc.) from concept to launch.
• Select appropriate materials and components to meet product requirements based on emerging trends and regulations (e.g., ERP, REACH, ROHS).
• Prepare technical samples for laboratory testing, certification and marketing/customer needs for approval.

Engineering Changes

You will be responsible for managing engineering change requests (ECRs) throughout the product lifecycle. This includes:

• Co-ordination for launching new product variants on production lines.
• Analyzing feedback from production, quality, and the field to identify improvement opportunities or solve potential market feedback.
• Proposing, validating, and implementing design modifications to enhance product reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintaining technical documentation (drawings, specifications, BOMs, work instructions) and ensuring traceability of changes through established change control processes (Engineering Change Management).
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to evaluate the impact of changes on production, product cost, suppliers, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage phase out activities of obsolete ranges including stock management.
• Participate in risk assessments, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA & PFMEA) for the proposed changes.

Industrialization Support

• Support the transfer of designs to production, including BOM creation, work instructions, small product related tooling, etc...
• Facilitate operator training for new line implementations.
• Lead or support pilot production runs (Technical trials or Pre-Mass production runs).
• Document trial runs by authoring trial reports and manage to get collective approval for production.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Job Requirements

The perfect candidate should have:

• Flexibility in navigating change and a genuine commitment to personal and professional growth.
• A receptive attitude toward new ideas, feedback, and diverse perspectives, combined with strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and assume full ownership of assigned tasks and results.
• Ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, and adapt communication and behaviour to suit varying personalities.
• A proactive, inquisitive mindset with a drive to explore and improve products, technologies, and processes.
• A practical, problem-solving approach, with readiness to engage directly in design, testing, and industrial environments.