Design Engineer - Dog Crates

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

Are you an innovative engineer excited about developing products that improve everyday life for active individuals? We’re looking for a talented product developer to join our team and help create safe, functional, and stylish solutions for transporting pets in cars. If you're eager to apply your engineering expertise to a product that combines practicality and 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 dog transportation solutions to the next level. We’re developing world-class products that empower pet owners to travel with ease, knowing their dogs are safe, secure, and comfortable – no matter the adventure.

As a Design Engineer for Dog Crates, you’ll have the unique chance to be at the forefront of innovation in this rapidly growing product category. From the drawing board to the final product, you’ll play a key role in designing products that blend cutting-edge technology, superior functionality, and high-end 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 truly 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 an incredible team of skilled engineers, you’ll be part of a collaborative, dynamic environment that fuels innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and developing new dog crate products and components that meet Thule’s high-quality standards.
• Driving the product development cycle from ideation to industrialization, ensuring products are developed within budget and timeline.
• 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 facilities to test and refine designs in a hands-on way.

What We’re Looking For:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience) with some years of relevant work experience in design engineering.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software and an understanding of materials like plastics and metals.
• A hands-on approach to product development, with a strong preference for those who enjoy prototype work.
• 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’re passionate about solving complex problems and creating innovative products.
• You’re excited about the opportunity to contribute to a growing category—dog transportation solutions.
• You thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and enjoy sharing ideas with colleagues.
• You’re self-driven, proactive, and committed to pushing your projects forward.

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 Robin Sandberg (Robin.sandberg@thule.com). 
Robin is able to answer detailed questions regarding the position by e-mail.
For more information about the recruitment process or the position, please contact the recruiter Fredrik Stigbäck, Fredrik.stigback@thule.com or +46732 360560
Please apply through our website www.thulegroup.com/open-positions with CV and personal letter. Do not wait to show your interest until the last application date as interviews are held continuously during the process and the position might be filled before the last application deadline, which is January 12 th 2025