Senior Design Engineer – Bicycle Development
Munich. Full time
Deliver cutting-edge bicycles from concept to manufacture that will redefine personal mobility.
We’re bringing a fresh approach to the future of mobility and we’re looking for your help to bring that to life. We’re building an engineering team that can deliver innovative mobility solutions with a first-class approach to design, from inception to serialisation.
You’ll bring your knowledge of designing parts for manufacture in the cycling industry and collaborate with the crème-de-la-crème of the creative community in our international 360º studio. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art tools and equipment whilst working alongside a team of talented individuals with backgrounds in top-flight brands from across the cycling industry.
In this role you will…
- Create 3D models from our design team’s surface proposals and prepare details for manufacture.
- Create 2D drawings for frames and individual components complete with all required tolerancing, call outs and GD&T.
- Build prototypes with KISKA’s well-equipped automotive standard internal workshop.
- Assist in the diagnosis of independent lab test results and FEA analyses.
- Contribute and participate in both D & PFMEA’s.
- Support the team in continuing to develop our shared processes and competencies.
- Use your experience to coach and mentor our Junior Engineers.
We are looking for…
- Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering or similar, with 10+ years experience.
- Highly literate and experienced in the process of bicycle design from brief to production. First-hand experience of the bicycle supply-chain in Asia and/or Europe would be an advantage.
- Demonstratable experience in bicycle engineering bicycles. Preferably with a focus in either mechanisms, geometry/ergonomy, suspension kinematics, cargo solutions, composites, metal structures, or injection molded plastic components.
- Independent thinker with the ability and experience to complete engineering projects.
- Ability to collaborate and be a team-player as required. We’re a cross-functional team from a variety of disciplines, cultures and nationalities that regularly need to pull together.
- Highly proficient in solid and surface Solidworks CAD modeling, GD&T tools and PDMWorks.
- Demonstratable experience of designing for manufacturing techniques used in the bicycle industry (e.g. forging, casting, hydroforming, composties and injection molding).
- Fluency in English. German language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.
KISKA is an equal opportunity employer. It’s a no-brainer, but important to mention. Salary compensation is based on current market expectations, as well as your proven skills and experience. We offer competitive benefits to all our employees, from intern to director. Live with the support of our HR team and in the rich diversity and culture of our studio. Work according to your schedule with our Flexi-time policy. Play in the cityscape on our doorstep or throw yourself into one of our social events. What are you waiting for? Your next big adventure is waiting for you.
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Why choose KISKA?
With four global locations, we have a perfect destination for everyone. But no matter which location intrigues you, you’ll find some things stay the same. We are all united by our desire to design cutting-edge products. We’re linked by our dedication to breathe life into every brand experience. And we are proud of our collaboration of professionals from every walk of life – nerds, athletes, musicians, adrenaline-junkies, artists, introverts, extroverts, mums, dads. If you share the vision, you are a Kiskanian.
Live
Live
- Choose your adventure. From the heart of the Alps in Salzburg to the never-sleeping city of Shanghai, from long sunlit evenings of Murrieta to a European capital of innovation in Munich – each studio has a unique look and feel. Which is for you?
- Get settled. Immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions with the help of our HR team – friendly faces who can advise on visas, language classes, insurance, and much more!
Work
Work
- Expand your creativity. Join one of our diverse teams and find the newest ways to innovate in our 6000 m2 Salzburg HQ studio. Then, kick back and relax with our in-house comforts – well-equipped kitchens, bike storage, social spaces, and more!
- Get obsessed. Share our desire to delight consumers and relish in solving challenges with brand and design. Bring your skillset and perspective to our diverse team and collaborate with experts around the world. Our collective passion is what makes KISKA unique.
Play
Play
- Dive in! Join your teammates on a new pursuit – whether it’s surfing, motocross, skateboarding, mountain biking, running, e-sports, or rock-climbing. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! What will be your next obsession?
- Meet the KISKA family! Strap on your Lederhosen and get your dancing shoes on because we host social events throughout the year. Or if that’s not your style, simply unwind after work with a local beer from our kitchen.
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