Design Engineer – Sports & Cargo Solutions (Biking Focus)

- Join Thule’s Passionate Team and Shape the Future of Biking and Adventure Transportation! -

Do you have a passion for designing innovative products that enhance the adventure experience? We’re looking for a talented product developer to join our team and help create safe, functional, and stylish solutions for transporting bikes. If you’re excited to apply your engineering skills to products that combine high performance, practicality, and great design, this is the opportunity for you!

At Thule Group, we’re on an exciting growth trajectory, and we’re expanding our Engineering Team to take our sports and cargo solutions to the next level. From bike racks and roof boxes to carriers for skis, kayaks, and more, we’re developing world-class products that empower active individuals to easily transport their gear—whether it’s for biking, skiing, or any other outdoor adventure.

As a Design Engineer for Bike Solutions, you’ll have the unique chance to drive innovation within the biking category, designing products that make it easier and safer for bikers to transport their bikes and accessories. From the drawing board to the final product, you’ll play a key role in designing solutions that integrate cutting-edge technology, superior functionality, and premium design—all with a focus on sustainability.

Why Thule?
This is more than just a job. At Thule, you’ll be joining a company that believes in the power of teamwork and creativity. We’ve invested heavily in state-of-the-art resources, including a modern prototype workshop, allowing you to move quickly from concept to hands-on prototype development. With a team of skilled engineers and designers who share your passion for biking, you’ll be part of a collaborative, dynamic environment that fosters innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and developing new biking transportation products, including bike carriers, and accessories, that meet Thule’s high-quality standards.
• Driving the product development cycle from ideation to industrialization, ensuring products are developed on time, within budget, and to Thule’s performance standards.
• Evaluating technical solutions, including materials selection (steel, aluminum, plastics), manufacturing processes, and aesthetic design.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams—project managers, simulation engineers, prototype makers, and more—to deliver top-tier products.
• Leveraging our state-of-the-art prototype and test facilities to refine designs through hands-on testing.

What We’re Looking For:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience) with relevant work experience in design engineering.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Knowledge of materials like steel, aluminum, and plastics, and a deep understanding of their application in our products.
• A hands-on approach to product development, with a strong preference for those who enjoy working on prototypes and testing ideas.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• An understanding of creating clear drawings and specifications that are easy to manufacture and understand.
• 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 enhance the adventure experience.
• You’re excited about contributing to Thule’s growing range of biking solutions—helping bikers transport their bikes safely and easily, whether for weekend trips or competitive rides.
• You thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and enjoy sharing ideas with colleagues who share your enthusiasm for biking.
• You’re self-driven, proactive, and committed to making a real impact on the products you design.

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 Bike, Joakim Andersson (Joakim.andersson@thule.com).
Joakim 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.