Stokke

Ålesund

<h4 class="navds-heading navds-heading--xsmall navds-typo--spacing">About Stokke -- Here We Grow:</h4>
With over eight decades of history, Stokke was founded on Norway’s west coast in 1932. Deeply rooted in Scandinavian heritage, our brand is built on principles of quality, craftsmanship, and family connection. For more than 40 years, Stokke has delivered iconic and innovative solutions for children---products that are not only beautifully designed but made to nurture family bonding and support child development.
With global offices in Norway, The Netherlands, the U.S., Germany, France, and Asia, Stokke offers a truly international work environment, committed to shaping a better world through confident kids.
<h4 class="navds-heading navds-heading--xsmall navds-typo--spacing">Take Responsibility -- The Position: Product Development Engineer</h4>
At Stokke, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. The Product Development Engineer plays a vital role in shaping the future of family experiences through product development that prioritizes quality, safety, and consumer-centric design.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams---design, engineering, project management, and product management---to create innovative new products and improve existing ones. As part of the Engineering team, your work will span the entire product development lifecycle, from feasibility evaluation and concept validation to production readiness and continuous improvement.
This is a highly collaborative and hands-on role for someone passionate about turning creative ideas into practical, tangible outcomes that make a difference in families’ lives.
<h4 class="navds-heading navds-heading--xsmall navds-typo--spacing">Key Responsibilities:</h4>
Innovation &amp; Product Development
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Participate in and deliver on projects aligned with the portfolio plan and departmental objectives
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Evaluate technical feasibility of new product concepts with performance, safety, cost, and manufacturability in mind
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Create technical solutions and prototypes; perform risk assessments, simulations, and testing (including FMEA)
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Support development of mock-ups, CAD files, and other key engineering documentation
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Production Readiness &amp; Support
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Assist with production start-up and collaborate with sourcing and manufacturing teams
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Serve as technical liaison and product owner during supplier and tooling discussions
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Conduct site visits to suppliers and toolmakers to resolve feasibility and manufacturing challenges
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Standards, Research &amp; Improvement
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Contribute to the development and refinement of Stokke engineering guidelines
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Research new materials, technologies, and sustainability practices
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Provide technical input on ongoing product lifecycle improvements and operational projects
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Work closely with cross-departmental colleagues throughout the innovation pipeline
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Maintain strong communication with design, sourcing, and production teams to ensure aligned execution
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Support continuous improvement of the innovation process and documentation standards
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<h4 class="navds-heading navds-heading--xsmall navds-typo--spacing">Better Together -- The Ideal Profile:</h4>
You are a hands-on, curious, and dedicated engineering professional with a passion for quality and innovation. You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are committed to developing products that bring meaningful value to families worldwide. You bring analytical rigor and creative problem-solving to every challenge and enjoy being part of a mission-driven, global team.
<h4 class="navds-heading navds-heading--xsmall navds-typo--spacing">Education Required:</h4>
<li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent</li>
<h4 class="navds-heading navds-heading--xsmall navds-typo--spacing">Experience Required:</h4>
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Proven experience with industrialization of products in an international context
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Solid understanding of the relationship between design and engineering
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Experience in product development processes and basic systems engineering
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Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques such as:
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Injection moulding
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Aluminium extrusion
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Thermoforming
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Machining and surface treatments
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Experience with CAD and FEM tools (Siemens NX preferred)
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Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management methodologies
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Fluent in English (written and verbal)
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High level of passion and drive to elevate Stokke’s innovation capabilities
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Open-minded and pragmatic approach to engineering problem-solving
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Flexible, resilient, and able to thrive in a continuously improving environment
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Strong consumer and business-centric focus
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Collaborative mindset and cross-functional teamwork orientation
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<h4 class="navds-heading navds-heading--xsmall navds-typo--spacing">Keep Growing -- What We Offer:</h4>
At Stokke, you’ll join a company where our values---Keep Growing, Take Responsibility, Pursue Excellence, and Better Together---define who we are and what we stand for. You’ll benefit from:
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An opportunity to shape premium products that are loved around the world
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Learning and development opportunities through the Stokke Academy
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International exposure and collaboration across our global organization
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A purpose-driven workplace dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and design excellence
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We are searching for a Product Development Engineer