R&D Concept Lab manager

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Your role

We are looking for a R&D Concept Lab Manager who will join our R&D Department. This role will join the Concept Lab is an R&D Mechanical Engineering team focused on creating new concepts of hinges, nose-pads, temple-tips, temples, clip-on and all small functional details that you can find in an eyewear frame.

Main responsibilities:

• Project Development Supervision: Supervise the management of the different concurrent projects assigned to the resources, balancing loads and timings according to multiple constraints.
• Concept Group Management: Lead and support a group of 4 FTEs dedicated to the development of eyewear mechanical concepts, managing projects, defining priorities, and assigning resources.
• Support and Tutoring: Provide both technical and professional support to overcome obstacles and expedite development.
• Networking: Lead discussions with the other company functions related to product development such as Product and Brand Management, Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Controlling.
• Supplier Management: Define and develop a network of external partners to support concept development at different stages as necessary.
• Budgeting: Define yearly budget considering future team developments and projects necessities.
• Product-oriented mindset: Maintain focus on final customer needs.
• Focus on timing: Define actions to respect timing constraints.
• Innovator mentality: Keep focus on investigating new concepts and techniques, and on how to efficiently implement them.

Main requirements:

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in leading a team of R&D Engineers.
• Previous experience in a role of Product Design Engineer in automotive, interior design or fashion industry will be a plus.
• Project Management.
• Product Development.
• Mechanical Design and Engineering expertise.
• 3D Modelling.

What’s in it for you

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique, but have a glimpse of the benefits and perks you can have by choosing us.

1. Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
2. Enjoy flexible work conditions with up to 50% flexibility, depending on role and function.
3. Join the Corporate Shareholding Program “BOOST”, an opportunity to share in the company’s success and directly benefit from EssilorLuxottica’s growth.
4. Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eyecare products, and fashion apparel.
5. Benefit from comprehensive health insurance coverage, ensuring you and your family’s well-being.

Recruiting process

Our recruitment process may vary; if you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.