Development Engineer - Studio Lifecycle – Liège (Belgium)

The company

Schréder is the leading independent smart outdoor lighting solution provider worldwide. The company, founded in 1907, is present in over 35 countries spanning 5 continents.

We believe that lighting can empower people, impact lives, support communities, and transform spaces, cities and the planet. We are experts at using light to its fullest potential, to bring meaningful moments to people in public spaces.

With more than 100 years of experience in lighting public and private spaces, we work with our customers to deliver practical, sustainable and beautiful lighting solutions tailored to locations from Brussel’s Grand Place to Hong Kong’s Avenue of Stars to Porto Maravilha in Rio de Janeiro.

We constantly innovate with next generation technology to develop solutions that are as positive for people as they are sustainable for the environment. Put simply, the right light where, when and how it is needed.
 

Job responsibilities

The lifecycle team is dedicated to the execution of the existing product portfolio upgrade for a specific segment, in line with agreed roadmap for upgrades and new options respecting timeline and cost savings, to stay competitive into the market. 

This lifecycle execution for a dedicated product portfolio needs to be fully aligned and agreed with supply chain in the relevant factories (stock management, configurator updates). 

The purpose of the job is to be the project owner in terms product update, configuration, validation and implementation into the plant.
 

Main responsibilities:
  1. Product Update 
    1. Manage the update into SolidWorks 
    2. Understanding of the options available and needed 
    3. Understanding of the product structure (mechanical and electromechanical) 
    4. Identify and proposition of improvements and cost savings 
  2. Product configuration 
    1. Manage the configuration of product 
    2. Understanding internal and external rule of configuration 
    3. Identify and proposition of improvements in PLM for the team 
    4. Be a problem solving person 
  3. Project Management 
    1. Follow the project and ensure the delivery date will be respected 
    2. Ask the different department support in terms of prototyping, validation and implementation into the plant 
    3. Ensure a commitment of all the department on the planning announce. 
       

Required skills

  • Global experience in R&D and/or production manufacturing environment (8-10 years) 
  • Proven knowledge in using and configuring SolidWorks 
  • Language: French and English mandatory B2 /Other languages are a plus (Spanish) 
  • Knowledge and comprehension of PLM (Bluestar is a plus) 
  • Promote collaboration 
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks 
  • Good communication skill 
  • Be responsive and accurate
     

What we offer

At Schréder, every employee is valued for his or her skill set. We actively look for and choose employees based on their experience and the value they bring to the company. We commit ourselves to co-creating an environment where passionate people work and win together, learn and have fun. 

In addition to a competitive and attractive compensation package, we offer a great number of extra-legal advantages such as flexible working hours, structural homeworking, a market competitive salary, performance bonus, company car, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, pension provision, medical & hospitalization insurance, net allowances and a laptop. 

 

Interested? Send an e-mail to jobs@schreder.com