We are hiring!
THE DEADLINE HAS RUN OUT
The Bicycle Industry is flourishing like never before –
come join the ride at Herrmans Bike Components!
A bicycle boom is here. Biking is growing worldwide, and all experts predict on a good growth many years to come, also after the dust of the on-going exceptional boom has set. This is good news, both for the environment and for the individual. Many companies worldwide are passionate about contributing to this biking movement – including the unique Finnish bicycle component producer Herrmans Bike Components Ltd, born and raised in Ostrobothnia!
Herrmans Bike Components in Pedersöre, Jakobstad, with an exciting 60+ year history and with great opportunities ahead, is now looking for more team-members to come and support us on our path of sustainable growth and continuous development. At the moment we are looking for a Mechanical Development Engineer, an Automation Development Engineer and a Quality Development Specialist.
So, what does it mean to join this company? Well, shortly put – we take the safety, comfort and joy of biking of our cyclists seriously – as well as supporting our customers – bicycle manufacturers – with both innovative and enduring components and smooth operations. Herrmans’ components are namely used on bikes all over Europe. Bikes are used for transport, competition and pleasure – and all of these require a reliable vehicle so the cyclist can focus on what matters to her/him. Great design, top quality and automated production represent the core of the components we provide. Working at Herrmans also means being a team-player with a service-minded attitude, getting to continuously develop own skills, and being a part of a company with a modern outlook on leadership, team-work, company culture and a thorough strategy work.
Does this sound like something that sets your inner spark on fire? Keep reading, you will learn more about the roles we now are looking for.
Mechanical Development Engineer
Your responsibilities would be:
• Responsibility for 3D CAD mechanical design of innovative bicycle components based on relevant requirements, specifications & customer demands.
• Perform simulations to verify product & production functionality with modern simulation tools (Moldflow, Mechanica, FloEFD…)
• Test, document & demonstrate mechanical functionality with in-house Lab facilities, test equipment’s & prototypes (3D-printer, X-ray, Vibration Lab, Lab injection moulder…)
• Evaluate & implement improvements to products in current product range (Lights, Grips, Chainguards…)
• Collaborate with other key-players within the bike industry to ensure product compatibility, especially within the e-bike segment (Shimano, Bosch, Yamaha…)
What we expect from you:
• Master/ Bachelor degree within Engineering.
• To succeed in this role it’s important that you have previous working experience within design of plastic parts and/or plastic injection moulds, or equivalent experiences.
• Fluent English skills, both spoken and written. Other language skills are a benefit
• As a person you are systematic, have good attention to details and a strong will for continuous improvements.
• You are a Team player and like to work in a team!
• Systematic approach and analytical skills
• Creative thinking
Previous experience from Product Development, 3D CAD software Creo (Pro/E) and a true interest for Biking are seen as advantages.
Automation Development Engineer
Your responsibilities would be:
• Modernization of our current production facility, injection molding, and assembly
• Member and key player in development of existing and new products and automated solutions
What we expect from you:
• Experience from automation projects
• Relevant education, B. Sc. or M. Sc. in Engineering or Production
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong teamwork skills as well as ability to work independently.
• Reports to Technical manager
• Mechanical design of the system (layout/assembly), use of subcontractors
• HMI experience and PLC knowledge is seen as advantages
• Fluent written and spoken English skills.
• Capable of learning new things quickly
• Proactive
• Problem-solving centered
Quality Development Specialist
Your responsibilities would be:
• Develop processes in accordance with quality management and environmental management systems
• Planning and conducting internal audits
• Conduct root cause analysis and prepare reports for warranty claims
• Ensure raw materials compliance with the European Chemical Legislation (REACH) and products compliance with Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)
• Support supplier quality development
• Lead and participate in improvements projects
• Develop and conduct training of company personnel in quality matters
What we expect from you:
• Master/ Bachelor degree in relevant subject
• Systematic way of working, critical thinking and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as communication skills
• Ability to effectively work with people in a team environment and at various levels of the organization
• Drive to improve and a “can-do” attitude
• Fluent English skills, both spoken and written. Other language-skills are a benefit
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest for developing and improving processes
• Team player-skills