Design Engineer – Child Bike Seats and Strollers

- Join Thule’s Passionate Team and Make a Real Impact on the Safety and Comfort of Children! -

Do you have a passion for creating products that make a real difference in families lives? Are you excited about developing innovative, safe, and functional solutions for families who love outdoor adventures? If you're driven by the challenge of designing products that combine cutting-edge technology with the highest standards of safety and comfort for children, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

At Thule, we’re on a mission to help families explore the world with ease, knowing their children are secure and comfortable. We’re expanding our team to develop next-generation child bike seats and strollers that set the standard for safety, design, and usability. If you want to work in a company that values creativity and craftsmanship and where your work will have a lasting impact on families, this role is for you.

As a Design Engineer for Child Bike Seats and Strollers, you’ll have the unique opportunity to take part in designing solutions that help children explore the world from the back of a bike or in a stroller, knowing that every detail—from materials to ergonomics—has been carefully thought through to ensure their safety and comfort.

Why Thule?
At Thule, we’re not just about building products; we’re about building trust. Parents trust us to deliver products that are as safe as they are functional, and that’s a responsibility we take seriously. We’ve invested heavily in state-of-the-art resources, including a modern prototype workshop, allowing you to bring your ideas to life quickly and efficiently. You’ll work alongside passionate, like-minded engineers and designers, all driven by the same goal: to make family life safer, easier, and more fun.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and developing child bike seats and strollers that meet Thule’s uncompromising standards for safety, comfort, and usability.
• Driving the product development cycle from ideation to industrialization, ensuring products meet Thule’s high-quality and safety standards, while being on time and within budget.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (designers, engineers, and project managers) to create solutions that exceed the expectations of families everywhere.
• Selecting the best materials and manufacturing techniques, always with a focus on durability, comfort, and sustainability.
• Conducting hands-on testing and prototyping to refine and perfect your designs, ensuring they deliver the best possible experience for both parents and children.

What We’re Looking For:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience) with a focus on design engineering or product development.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software and an understanding of materials like plastics, metals, and textiles commonly used in child safety products.
• A passion for designing products that solve real-world problems for families, especially in the field of children’s safety.
• A collaborative mindset, eager to work in a multidisciplinary team and share ideas that push the boundaries of innovation.
• A strong commitment to quality and safety, with a keen eye for detail in design and testing.
• Fluency in English—it’s the main language we use for communication. 

About You:

• You are passionate about creating safe, comfortable, and innovative products that will improve the lives of children and families.
• You are excited by the idea of being involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from concept to market, with a focus on quality, usability, and design.
• You enjoy problem-solving and thrive in an environment where creative solutions are encouraged.
• You are motivated by the chance to leave a lasting impact on the products you design, knowing they will be part of families' everyday lives and adventures.
• You are proactive, self-driven, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

About our Global Product Development Department 
Globally we are over 250 engineers out of the majority is working in our Global Product Development Center in Hillerstorp (Sweden). Our cross functional team consists of highly skilled and motivated members with a well-balanced variety of experiences. We are a truly global company with an international and multi-cultural team. English is the language we use in our daily communication. We see a great future with continued passion for product development that is so vital for our growth as a company. We set great value in our working environment and offer great premises designed for product development. In our Global R&D center in Hillerstorp we have expanded with new offices, landscapes, team rooms and creative areas, but also great prototype areas including cut & sew and electronics lab.

Application
The role reports to our Manager Design Engineering Strollers & CBS, Simon Stråth (simon.strath@thule.com).
Simon is available to answer detailed questions regarding the position by email.
For more information about the recruitment process or the position, please contact the recruiter Fredrik Stigbäck at Fredrik.stigback@thule.com or +46732 360560.
Please apply through our website at www.thulegroup.com/open-positions with your CV and cover letter.
Do not wait until the last application date—interviews are held continuously during the process, and the position may be filled before the final deadline of January 12th, 2025.