Global Technology Engineer (m/w/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 120 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.

This is a permanent, full time position located in our head office in Cologne, Germany. This position requires the willingness to travel internationally (25-30%) between our plants in Europe and Canada.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing long-term technology strategies for the global plant network, with a focus on metal technologies. Validating, critically analyzing, and supporting plans and investments.
• Monitoring global industry trends, regulatory changes, and the competitive landscape to forecast opportunities and risks. Identifying and evaluating new technologies/technology advancements for adaptation at RIMOWA. Conducting feasibility studies, including business case and implementation potentials.
• Collaborate with Product-, Innovation-, Development- and Industrial teams to translate product strategies and requirements into Industrial processes and assets.
• Determining digitalization needs and contributing to the development and implementation of RIMOWA's digitalization strategy, considering opportunities and threats. Evaluating best practices within and outside the plants and ensuring global consistency where necessary.

Project Management & Implementation

• Leading and coordinating global engineering projects between plants in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Canada to integrate new technologies and products into existing production lines or to develop new production capacities. This includes defining project scope, timelines, budgets, and progress monitoring.
• Ensuring compliance with local and international regulatory standards for safety, quality, environmental impact, etc., for all new technologies.

Collaboration & Communication

• Close collaboration with plants and cross-functional experts on plant processes, projects, product launches, productivity initiatives, and key performance indicators at all locations.
• Effective communication with various stakeholders within the company and regular reporting to direct supervisors and board members.

Profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field
• Several years of relevant professional experience in the industry. Furthermore, you possess in-depth knowledge of production processes and a strong technical understanding; a specialization in metal forming is advantageous.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with methodologies such as Agile or Lean Manufacturing
• Excellent analytical and structured work methods, coupled with outstanding problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, an independent and solution-oriented work style, and a proactive approach. Strong leadership skills to guide teams through change processes.
• You have gathered previous experience in collaborating in intercultural, virtual, or international environments.
• Fluent German and English skills are required for international communication.

Benefits

• 30 days paid vacation per year
• Flexible working hours
• RIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase as a gift after the probationary period
• Corporate benefits and 30% discount on the RIMOWA assortment
• Company pension scheme with a high employer contribution or other capital-forming benefits
• Great canteen with freshly cooked and affordable food
• Urban Sports Club membership, public transportation ticket & job bike (partly subsidized)
• International environment and development opportunities within LVMH

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to RIMOWA’s DNA. We know that for our business to thrive, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.