Junior Product Developer

LELIT is an Italian company specialized in the design and manufacture of prosumer coffee machines and ironing systems for domestic use.

The business was founded in 1986 and has gained popularity and importance over the years and today it counts about 170 employees, of which 70% are women.

In 2022 LELIT srl has joined the Australian Breville Sage Group limited.

LELIT transforms your passion into performance. We are smart, ambitious and determined. Our focus is on people and on enhancing their talents, that is why working with us is an opportunity of personal growth and success.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Junior Product Developer that will support the Global Product Manager, a profile that combines design creativity with development expertise. The ideal candidate has a background in product design and development (with direct experience in development management) or has gained experience in a design studio, having followed projects from concept to production, working closely with suppliers and manufacturing throughout the entire process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Supporting the development of new products and the maintenance of existing models, overseeing all phases: concept, prototyping, cost analysis, industrial launch, and post-sales monitoring;
• Coordinating activities with suppliers, designers, and internal stakeholders;
• Contributing to the definition of product specifications, translating functional and aesthetic requirements into industrializable solutions;
• Ensuring compliance with cost targets, timelines, and quality standards, in collaboration with other departments;
• Actively participating in business trips to suppliers (mainly in Northern Italy).

YOU ARE THE RIGHT FIT IF YOU HAVE:

• A university degree in Product Design, Product Management, or Engineering (preferably Industrial, Mechanical, or Management Engineering);
• A basic understanding of industrial processes (plastic injection molding, metal processing, assembly);
• Interest in product design and its evolution;
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintaining a clear overview of the product;
• Proficiency in Italian and English (B2 level, both written and spoken);
• Good command of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word);
• B driving license and willingness to travel (about 20% of the time);
• A proactive mindset, result-oriented attitude, and a strong willingness to learn and grow

HERE'S WHAT WE OFFER:

• Permanent employment contract with direct placement in the company;
• Flexible working hours (Monday to Friday workweek) with the option, after one year with us, for remote work;
• Psychological support through counseling and well-being content available on our e-learning platform;
• English lessons via the Preply platform;
• Use of AI to support daily tasks;
• Continuous learning through our E-learning platform;
• Team-building activities and company events;
• Tailor-made career development plans;
• Fresh fruit & Coffee Experience.

Do you think this could be you?

Then send us your CV, we can't wait to meet you.

LELIT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.