Project Leader I – R&D Fabric Care OEM Products

Apply by August 23rd

Power a world of ideas.

Curitiba-PR

At Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

About the role:

For more than one hundred years now, the Electrolux Group has been working at shaping living for the better, developing products that meet people’s demands in terms of taste, care and wellbeing. But as consumer needs and wants continue to evolve, we have even more work to do. It's our R&D teams that ensure our company stays at the forefront of innovation, investigating and making use of the latest technology in order to enable our company to keep delivering outstanding experiences.

What you’ll do:

The Project Leader I will work in the development of low complexity OEM projects and technical solutions with the right cost, quality and time to market within organization of Latin America Fabric Care R&D. The Project Leader role includes bringing technical specification based on consumer needs and combine that with the industrial design requirements into a cost-efficient product easy to manufacture with the required quality level. To do this Project Leader needs to cooperate closely with international suppliers, Quality, Laboratory, Sourcing, Design, Marketing, After Sales, Supply Chain and other project functions.

In detail, you will:

• Plan and follow up developing activities. (time and resource plans, product cost, action plans, system description etc.)

• Report progress, risks and deviation from project plan.

• Assure that technically feasible, well-verified and defined solutions are chosen for the product.

• Assure that appropriate activities are performed according to EPM gate.

• Lead cross-functional teams through influence and project management, without direct people management responsibility.

• Create technical documentation (labels artworks, user manual, product specification) and ensure it is updated and available for other functions.

• Evaluate test results and implement actions to fulfill specifications.

• Approve technical documentation and archive them correctly in PLM system.

• Support Marketing, Design, supplier, Laboratory, Sourcing, Quality and other functions involved in the project with product know-how.

• Prepare, consolidate and present project Check Points material to Steering Committee.

As part of the culture of continuous improvement, you will be involved in Lean Thinking projects and activities (EMS/EAI).

Who you are:

• University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Production or related area)

• Solid product development experience, mainly mechanical design

• Able to balance proactive planning with quick response to emerging issues, you work efficiently

and flexibly to deliver results

• Knowledge of product development processes, product lifecycle management, and project management methodologies

• Understanding of engineering principles, product validation processes, manufacturing methods, and quality systems

• Advanced English is a must

• Spanish is a plus

 Where you’ll be:

You will be based at the Guabirotuba plant in Curitiba. One of the focal points for all Latin American Electrolux operations, this plant is the base for over 3200 collaborators, all focused on transforming the way the world lives by shaping lives for the better with their work.

In order to create a culture of inclusion and care for everyone's wellbeing, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment (4x1);
• Profit share bonus;
• Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services;
• Family-friendly benefits such as extended paternity leave (4 weeks);
• Insurance policy plan;
• Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.

 As part of Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.