Product Engineer
About this role
Product Engineer, Playground & Sports Equipment
Lappset Group | Rovaniemi
At Lappset, we create inspiring environments for play and physical activity for people of all ages. We design and manufacture innovative playground and outdoor exercise equipment that promotes well-being around the world. Our headquarters are located in Rovaniemi, Finland, and we operate internationally across several countries. At Lappset, we value collaboration, creativity and continuous development, and we believe that meaningful work and a playful mindset go hand in hand.
Join us in creating the next generation of playgrounds!
We are looking for a Product Engineer, Playground & Sports Equipment to join our R&D team in Rovaniemi in a permanent position.
Are you a technically skilled engineer who enjoys turning ideas into real products? Do you want to take ownership of product development projects, combine hands-on engineering with project coordination and see the results of your work in playgrounds and outdoor activity spaces around the world?
At Lappset, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful products that inspire movement, play and well-being across generations.
Responsibilities
- As a Product Engineer, you will join our 10-person R&D team in Rovaniemi and contribute to the entire product development process, from initial concepts and mechanical design to prototyping, testing and manufacturing.
- You will combine technical design work with project management responsibilities. Approximately 70% of your work will focus on engineering and product development, while around 30% will involve coordinating and driving projects forward. Depending on your experience and strengths, the balance may evolve over time.
- Your key responsibilities will include:
- Designing and developing playground and outdoor sports equipment from initial concepts to finished products.
- Taking ownership of product development projects, including planning, scheduling, coordination and progress monitoring.
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