Homologation Project Engineer (m/f/d)

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, we’ve 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. It’s 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 Homologation Project Engineer (m/f/d) 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

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Industrial Technology, or a related field. Master's 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
• Specific experience in the luggage or luxury industry will be a plus
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems and product development processes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify potential quality issues and recommend effective solutions during the early stages of product development
• Familiarity with quality control tools and methodologies such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
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