Trainee Product Engineering (m/f/d)
Summary
A 12–24 month trainee role in Munich designing and engineering furniture for Westwing’s premium home-living e-commerce platform, using CAD, simulations, and supplier collaboration.
As a Trainee Product Engineering you will play a key role in supporting the development of our next range of Westwing Collection products. You will work closely with our Buying and Creative teams to help bring our latest ideas to life, ensuring that the products we are developing meet our high requirements. This position is limited to 12-24 months and based in Munich.
At Westwing, we’re building the Superbrand in Design with a team that’s shaping the future of beautiful home & living.
Here is what you can look forward to:
Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.
Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity. Quality
- Bring concepts to life by translating designs from our creative team into detailed 3D CAD models and drawings, ready for manufacture by suppliers
- Conduct hands-on reviews of furniture prototypes alongside our Creative and Buying teams to ensure premium craftsmanship and functionality, and collaborate directly with external suppliers to refine designs and implement improvements
- Carry out structural simulations on new designs to rigorously test their strength, safety, and durability before production
- Support with technical documentation and engineering change management processes to keep all product data accurate and seamless
- Optimise our existing products by analysing current furniture lines to identify smart re-engineering opportunities that reduce manufacturing costs without compromising quality
- Degree in Engineering with experience using CAD to create models, run simulations and produce manufacturing drawings
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a team-oriented environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders
- A passion and eye for good design with high attention to detail
- Fluency in English
At Westwing, we’re building the Superbrand in Design with a team that’s shaping the future of beautiful home & living.
Here is what you can look forward to:
- A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration
- An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone
- A flexible hybrid setup with 3 office days per week - because strong connections and quick collaboration make great ideas happen
- Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas
- 30 days of paid holiday to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create
- A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces, a sunny terrace, and good food - designed for moments that energise and connect
- Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands (each on non-reduced items), 10% Family & Friends discount, plus special-occasion vouchers
- Wellbeing support through mental health resources, sports memberships, and preventive care
- Sustainable mobility options with discounted public transport and JobRad - moving with purpose and care for the planet
- Support for working parents, including our on-site Westwing Wichtel daycare and a partnership with multilingual provider Elly & Stoffl
- One annual Social Impact Day to give back to a cause you care about - because being human is our true superpower
- Team rituals that celebrate results and togetherness - from Movie Nights and Oktoberfest to Summer & Winter Parties
Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.
Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity. Quality