Product Design Engineer Lead
Pubblicato il 27-10-2026 - EssilorLuxottica in Lombardia
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 [such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions], iconic brands that consumers love [such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa], as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences [such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network], and leading e-commerce platforms.
Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.
Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica
Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world?
Your role
We are looking for a Product Design Engineer Lead who will join our R&D; Department.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and act as reference for the development of complex mechanical solutions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ideate, design, build, test, and refine prototypes and characterization test systems
- Push state-of-the-art technologies and approaches to solve complex mechanical problems
- Work across the full product development cycle, especially from idea, to concept definition and to product finalization
- Collaborate closely with industrial designers, UX team and quality.
- Travel to and support engineering builds and vendor visits
Main Requirements
- Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Design
- Knowledge and Experience of Parametric 3D Cad Software, better if Creo software
- Knowledge and Experience on PDM, better if Windchill system
- Knowledge on design and process of Injection molding
- 5+ years of industry experience in mechanical design or in mold Design in med-tech or electronic industry
- Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, geometric tolerancing, and 3D/2D CAD
- Knowledge of design and simulation tools, prototyping tools, manufacturing technologies and materials.
- Working knowledge in material properties, such as plastics, metal, adhesive, glass, etc.
- Experience building relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Experience operating autonomously across multiple teams.
- High level of organizational skills
- Scientific approach and great problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate in dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Previous experience in Consumer Electronics Product Development is greatly appreciated.
- Experience with Office 365
- Experience in managing a team of R&D; Product Design Engineer
- 5+ year of field experience
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.
- Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
- Enjoy flexible work conditions with up to 50% flexibility, depending on role and function.
- Join the Corporate Shareholding Program “BOOST”, an opportunity to share in the company’s success and directly benefit from EssilorLuxottica’s growth.
- Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eyecare products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world-class brands firsthand.
- Agevolazioni 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.
Salary Package
- Annual Gross Salary: 40.000 Eur – 55.000 Eur
- Performance Bonus: An additional Management by Objectives (MBO) bonus as percentage of the annual gross salary.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Supplementary Health insurance coverage
- Supplementary Pension Plan
- Access to the EssilorLuxottica Corporate Welfare Catalog
- Transportation – Discounted pass
- Meal Vouchers as per company guidelines
- Exclusive employee discounts on company products
- Company-provided laptop and mobile phone
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