Our background and your main purpose...
Ruroc has grown from £1m rev to a £20m+ revenue Action / MotorSports helmet brand selling into over 90 countries globally from its single distribution centre in Gloucester.
All sales take place through Ruroc’s eCommerce store www.ruroc.com giving Ruroc a direct connection to its customers that legacy / competitor brands do not possess. This close connection to the end rider has given us the ability to rapidly innovate and enhance our gear at a rate never before seen in the Global helmet industry.
Ruroc riders typically range between 22-35 and are predominantly male, however we are seeing rapid growth in the female helmet market. Our riders are adventurers who live active lifestyles and don’t like spending too much time indoors.
We control our destiny; we manage everything end-to-end to deliver our promise to customers and fulfil the potential of the Ruroc Brand. We are building a world-class team of Product, Brand, Marketing, Customer, Operations, Tech, Finance and Talent/HR people.
Reporting into the Head of Engineering, as Design Engineer you will ideally be a mid level engineer with a degree in mechanical engineering, you will have your finger on the pulse when it comes to emerging tech, trends, materials and processes. You will be a creative problem solver, proactive and someone that pushes the boundaries of what can be achieved, delivering unexpected results in the framework of a robust mechanical engineering process. You will be able to tackle multi faceted projects, those that have mech eng as well as electronics and connected elements. Ideally you are a technology-focused professional who understands the creative process and is good at prototyping early, facilitating prototype testing and implementing change.
Your Direct Reports
No Direct Reports. There is plenty of room for progression and growth.
Key Interfaces
Design and Development Team
Buying and Merchandising Team
Supporting Interfaces
Tech Team
Finance Team
People Team
Executive Team
Main Accountabilities
- Generate innovative solutions to problems that may arise.
- Undertake regular reviews of existing products, seeking improvements and efficiencies.
- Drive technical innovation within the business.
- Undertake and lead research and development opportunities.
- Apply Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and computational techniques to develop innovative solutions, ideally utilising a wide range of manufacturing processes and materials.
- Understand new product development and be able to ensure that the materials, processes and tools required are available to ensure an efficient process.
- Think like a Ruroc Rider. All day. Everyday.
This role is for you if:
KEY SKILLS
- Excellent knowledge of NPD
- Creative problem-solver
- You seek to improve at every opportunity
- Efficiency and cost reduction is at the heart of everything you do.
- Intellectual and emotional intelligence in balanced / equal measure
- Are a ‘subjective’ thinker in terms of ideas, following your instinct, but you’ll be used to using internal/external data to underpin your ideas with confidence
- You are independent and self-directed but able to work and lead a team of hardworking individuals
- A quick learner who can process lots of information and prioritise action
- Effectively navigate and collaborate cross-functionally
- Are an outcomes focused manager, with strong team orientation
- Are bullish about Ruroc and its potential Globally
EXPERIENCE
You have...
- 3-5 Years of Mechanical Engineering, consultancy or in-house.
- Solidworks or CATIA Modelling experience.
- Keen interest in emerging trends, technology, material and processes.
- Knowledge or an interest in prototyping connected products.
You might have…
- Experience in snow, moto or sporting products
- Purchased Ruroc or similar products, you’re a customer / love skiing, snowboarding and/or motorcycling
Successful people at Ruroc…
- Are HUNGRY, you are naturally competitive with HUGE GOALS
- Are RESILIENT, you ‘get back up’ again...
- Are CONSISTENT, you ‘get back up’ again, and again… and again...
- Are EAGER TO PLEASE, you obsess about customer satisfaction
- Are BELIEVERS, you consume our products and services, we are the MAVENS
- DO EXTRA, champions do extra, there are no crowds lining the extra mile
The Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Bonus Scheme
- Employee of the Quarter and Year Awards
- Free in-house Personal Training Sessions in our in-house, purpose-built gym
- Private Health Insurance
- 22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Company events and social outings