Synergie Italia, a company based in Genova, is seeking a Product Research and Development Specialist for a luxury furniture production company.
Position
The selected candidate will be a key figure for the company and its subsidiaries, responsible for leading research and development activities, project life cycles, and ensuring product excellence and process efficiency.
Main Responsibilities:
Product Development for Collections and Special Projects
* Coodinating product development for co-branding projects
* Supervising the creation of prototypes, ensuring coherence between creative concept, market needs, and technical feasibility
* Managing product modifications and optimizations based on market feedback and company direction
* Collaborating with marketing and style teams to ensure distinctive and consistent product identity aligned with brand positioning
Feasibility Analysis and Project Planning
* Evaluating incoming projects with cost, time, and resource analyses
* Sharing budgets and schedules with company management
* Creating and managing detailed project plans in project management software to ensure R&D, technical office, marketing, and style timelines are respected
Production Management and Coordination
* Preparing and updating technical sheets for each project
* Writing and maintaining basic purchase orders and supplier records in company information systems
* Overseeing production phases, focusing on final product quality
Research and Supplier Management
* Purchasing and material procurement
* Monitoring existing supplier packages and searching for new competitive partners
* Supervising incoming material quality and managing returns
* Supporting contract management with suppliers
Strategic Projects and Warehouse Management
* Participating in warehouse implementation project
* Managing information to integrate into company systems for raw material selection, quality selection, and return management
Requirements
* Experience in research and development or as a project manager
* Ability to manage cross-functional teams and excellent problem-solving skills
* Knowledge of project management software and ERP systems for company management
* Strong analytical skills and result-oriented mindset
Additional Information
Contract offer negotiable based on seniority
Full-time schedule from Monday to Friday
Location: Genova Ponente
CCNL: LEGNO E ARREDAMENTO - ARTIGIANATO - ARREDO
The job offer respects Dlgs 198/2006 and Dlgs 215/2003 and 216/2003 regulations.