Junior Design Engineer – Kit

Bring your Life

Want to join a dynamic team creating products that make it easy to bring what you care about - securely and in style - while living an active life If youre a team player who thrives in a sustainability-driven environment and wants to shape products that inspire an active lifestyle this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Youll be part of an innovative and growing product category within Active with Car with several exciting launches ahead.

What youll do at Thule

In the role of Junior Design Engineer - Kit you will be a part of our global Roof Rack Design Engineering team who are responsible for scanning developing and evaluating car adaptations for our various roof rack systems worldwide. This role reports to the Manager Design Engineering.

You will develop new products and components with high quality within the targeted cost budget and time plans to meet the market requirements of our consumer. Every car has unique conditions when it comes to design shape and strength in the interface between the car and the roof rack which means we have to develop unique Kits for every new car model worldwide.

In addition you will be evaluating technical solutions with respect to manufacturing methods strength requirements and cost. Since a fast time-to-market is crucial for our roof racks its important that you enjoy working hands-on take ownership of your projects and drive them forward independently. With the tools and technology available your role as a Junior Design Engineer becomes both varied and fast-paced with a strong focus on practical problem-solving speed and precision.

The work involves close contact with car importers and car companies in Europe and other parts of the world. This means that travel within Europe will be a part of the work.

What you bring

To be successful in the role as Junior Design Engineer - Kit we believe that you have
an Academic Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar. You have documented technical knowledge in PDM systems and CAD (preferably SolidWorks). In addition you are fluent in Swedish and English where knowledge of German is seen as an advantage.

As the role involves practical elements we assume that you thrive in environments with hands on product development. Since the job includes traveling both in Sweden and Europe we presuppose that you have a driving license for a car and could travel up to 20-30%.

Why you should join Thule

At Thule we believe in strong teamwork - both within your own team and across departments. We strive to be an open and curious organization where knowledge is shared and inspiration flows freely.

Above all we are looking for a curious and open-minded team player who enjoys problem-solving and wants to contribute to meaningful progress. At Thule we welcome diverse perspectives and backgrounds because we believe they make us stronger more innovative and more connected to the people who use our products every day.

Hiring Process

Apply by submitting your application and resumé through Apply for position on our Thule Career Site. The application deadline is May 29 2026.

Please make sure to not wait to show your interest until the last application date as interviews are held continuously during the process and the position might be filled before the last application date. Please also note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.

If you have any questions about the role feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Partner Oscar Persson at

We look forward to hearing from you!

Thule is a global sports and outdoor company. We offer high-quality products with smart features and a sustainable design that make it easy for people across the globe to live an active life. Under the motto Bring your life and with a focus on consumer-driven innovation and long-term sustainability we develop manufacture and market products within the product categories Sport & Cargo Carriers (roof racks roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling water and winter sports equipment and rooftop tents mounted on a car) Active with Kids & Dogs (car seats strollers bike trailers child bike seats and dog transport) RV Products (awnings bike carriers and tents for RVs and caravans) and Bags & Mounts (backpacks luggage and performance mounts).

Thule Group has about 3000 employees at nine production facilities and 35 sales offices worldwide. The Groups products are sold in 138 markets and in 2025 sales amounted to SEK 104 billion.