Homologation Project Engineer (m/f/d)

Project Engineer (m/f/d) - Homologation

Requisition number

RIM01986

Country / Region

Germany

City

Cologne

Contract Type

Permanent Job

Professional experience

Minimum 5 years

Education level

Masters

Position

Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel. For more than 125 years, weve dedicated ourselves to develop unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design.

At RIMOWA we believe that great ambitions demand resilient companions. Its why our tools are created with longevity in mind. Because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime. Please join us to discover your own.

The Project Engineer (m/f/d) - Homologation oversees the homologation of new material, components and products for our development and engineering change projects, ensuring that all products and services meet the required internal and external standards and specifications. As HPE, you develop and implement product homologation plans and collaborate with cross-functional project teams to achieve consistent and high-quality outcomes. You ensure that the products are compliant with the regulatory, Rimowa and LVMH standards. This role reports to the Head of homologation & Compliance and mainly collaborates with our quality, development and purchasing teams.

This is a permanent full time position, based in our Headquarter in Cologne, Germany.

Job responsibilities

Develop, Implement and Control Product Homologation Plans

Responsible for the homologation of materials, components and products throughout the development process

Lead and review product risk analysis/ DFMEA on a regular base

Define and update internal guidelines as well as product and quality standards and ensure their reflection into test specifications together with our Homologation Lab

Identify missing Material/ Component and Product tests/ Devices and implement these in collaboration with our Homologation Lab

Ensure smooth transfer to production and transfer responsibility to quality

Continuous improvement of the testing and reporting workflows

Ensure Product Compliance

Ensure products meet all regulatory requirements (e. REACH; Prop 65; GB Standards) and LVMH standards in cooperation with internal and external consultants.

Key contact person between internal stakeholders, suppliers and external Labs coordinating the compliance related test and possible conflict resolutions

Communication and documentation of the results

Collabaration and Communication:

Work closely with project managers, engineers, and others

Regularly align with our Client Care Center regarding client feedback and update internal quality guidelines accordingly

Facilitate quality meetings and reviews during development phase

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain accurate and comprehensive quality records and documentation

Prepare and present quality reports and performance metrics to team

Track project milestones to ensure quality deliverables are met on time

Report on quality status at key project milestones and ensure any issues are resolved

Profile

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Industrial Technology, or a related field. Masters degree would be beneficial

At least 4-5 years of practical work experience in product homologation and/or advanced quality planning environment

Proven experience in quality assurance and/or product compliance roles within the manufacturing or consumer goods industry, with focus on Plastic and Metal parts