R&D Product Development Engineer

For our R&D Department in Saint-Prex, we are looking for an R&D Product Development Engineer to shape the future of connectivity . In this dynamic role, you will define and design cutting-edge connectivity solutions while continuously enhancing and optimizing existing products to meet evolving technical demands and market expectations.

You will lead the entire design engineering journey – from initial concept through to full-scale production – guided by our structured Product Development Process (PDP). Your mission : to deliver robust, qualified design solutions that meet performance, cost, and quality targets within defined timelines.

As a key contributor, you will drive product verification through advanced simulations and prototype testing, followed by final validation supported by rigorous failure analysis.

Collaboration is central to this role : you will work closely with cross-functional teams including Business Development, Manufacturing, and Quality, while also engaging directly with customers and suppliers to ensure alignment and excellence.

This is more than a technical role – it’s an opportunity to innovate, lead, and make a lasting impact on the next generation of Fischer connectivity solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN YOUR ROLE

• Design and develop innovative products aligned with Fischer’s connectivity solutions, including connectors and complex devices.
• Lead product development by translating product requirements into technical specifications, driving concept creation and idea generation, and designing components and assemblies using 3D CAD tools in collaboration with design teams.
• Conduct DFMEA risk assessments , defining technical requirements for product qualification. This includes identifying and ranking risks, developing mitigation plans, and ensuring full implementation and closure of actions.
• Facilitate design reviews throughout the development lifecycle, including design verification, validation, qualification planning, and key milestone tracking up to production ramp-up.
• Advance technical knowledge in state-of-the-art connectivity technologies and apply continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with the Product Development Process (PDP), maintaining robust design control practices and managing engineering changes across the entire Product Life Cycle (PLC).
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional, multi-location project teams (Portugal, UK, USA, France, APAC).
• Lead development projects and sub-projects , ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Ensure product quality by applying relevant international standards, engineering tools, and internal Fischer guidelines.

THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD