Soft Goods Engineer

Job Description:

If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products [such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions], iconic brands that consumers love [such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa], as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences [such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network], and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world?

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Your role

We are seeking a Soft Goods Engineer with experience in designing cases and protective solutions for smart eyewear devices. The selected candidate will be part of Product Development Team and will oversee the end to end development of the product, from defining technical requirements to the integrated design of both rigid and soft components of the case.
The ideal candidate has strong technical background in soft goods engineering applied on consumer electronic products.
He has a strong knowledge of textile, polymeric, and composite materials, combines functional and aesthetic sensibility, and is comfortable collaborating within multidisciplinary teams (R&D, Design, Industrialization, Supplier Management).

Main responsibilities:

* Analyze technical and functional requirements of smart eyewear devices to define case specifications.
* Design the complete protection system, including rigid components (shell, inserts, protective structures) and soft components (fabrics, foams, stitching, linings).
* Select appropriate materials based on mechanical, aesthetic, tactile, and sustainability requirements.
* Develop concepts, mock-ups, and prototypes in collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.
* Ensure technical feasibility and manufacturability of the design, supporting industrialization and validation stages.
* Prepare technical documentation, drawings, BOMs, material specifications, and validation reports.
* Lead technical discussions and decision-making across industrial design and DFM teams.
* Lead regular project status meetings and report to senior leadership and stakeholders.
* Interface with suppliers for the development of innovative materials and production processes.
* Collaborate with UX, Product Design, and Hardware Engineering teams to optimize the final user experience.

Main requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in engineering; advanced degree preferred.
* 5+ years of engineering design and project management experience in high-end consumer electronics products, ideally in products that combine soft and hard parts.
* Strong knowledge of soft goods engineering, hard components engineering and related technologies applied on consumer electronics products
* Strong knowledge of soft goods materials: technical fabrics, microfibers, TPU, EVA, foams, laminations, recycled materials.
* Familiarity with the design of rigid components made from plastics, composites, or thermoformed materials.
* Ability to read and generate technical drawings (2D/3D) using CAD software (e.g., Creo, NX, SolidWorks, Rhino).
* Experience with soft goods manufacturing processes such as sewing, thermoforming, heat bonding, and injection molding for rigid parts.
* Understanding of mechanical testing (compression, drop tests), durability evaluation, and material performance.
* Awareness of requirements specific to smart devices: electronic protection, thermal management, accessory integration.
* Strong problem solving abilities.
* Comfortable working in cross functional teams and collaborating with international suppliers.
* Good communication and concept presentation skills.
* Innovative mindset with curiosity for new materials and processes.
* Strong time management, autonomy, and attention to detail.

What's in it for you

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique, but have a glimpse of the benefits and perks you can have by choosing us.

* Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.

* Enjoy flexible work conditions with up to 50% flexibility, depending on role and function.

* Join the Corporate Shareholding Program "BOOST", an opportunity to share in the company's success and directly benefit from EssilorLuxottica's growth.

* Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eyecare products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world-class brands firsthand.

* Benefit from comprehensive health insurance coverage, ensuring you and your family's well-being.

Recruiting process:

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique