Head of Product Development

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Berlin, CT
In-Office
Senior level
eCommerce • Retail
The Role
Lead the technical development of PERGOLUX products from concept to manufacturable design, managing a team and collaborating with suppliers to ensure quality and compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In

You will own and lead the end-to-end technical development of PERGOLUX products—turning approved product briefs into robust, manufacturable, and scalable outdoor-living solutions. This role combines strategic leadership with deep hands-on engineering, setting new internal benchmarks for quality, simplicity, and customer-perceived value. At PERGOLUX, you’ll work in a design-driven, international environment where integrity, ambition, and innovation guide how we build premium products that customers love.

What You’ll Do
  • Own and lead the technical product development lifecycle from approved brief through prototype, validation, design freeze, and technical handover.

  • Translate product intent into durable, scalable engineering solutions, working hands-on with drawings, BOMs, tolerances, and technical documentation.

  • Lead and develop the Product Development team, ensuring clear ownership, prioritization, and disciplined execution.

  • Collaborate closely with international suppliers on development, tooling, optimization, and onboarding of new partners.

  • Establish and continuously improve engineering standards to reduce risk, simplify installation, ensure compliance, and raise overall product quality.

What You’ll Bring
  • Proven experience leading physical product development for consumer hardware, outdoor living, or construction-related products.

  • Strong hands-on background in mechanical or structural engineering, ideally with aluminum or steel-based products.

  • Track record of owning end-to-end technical development from concept to manufacturable design with international suppliers.

  • Deep expertise in technical drawings, BOMs, tolerances, prototyping, testing, and validation.

  • A pragmatic, high-ownership leadership mindset—able to balance quality, cost, and speed while holding firm on safety and standards.

Benefits
  • Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure – Your success is rewarded with strong compensation and performance-based bonuses.

  • Real Ownership – Take meaningful responsibility in your role and directly influence key business outcomes.

  • International Team – Collaborate with passionate colleagues across Europe, gaining exposure to diverse perspectives and ideas.

  • Outdoor Lifestyle Discounts – Enjoy exclusive discounts on PERGOLUX products.

  • Fast-Track Career Opportunities – As we scale quickly, you’ll have significant opportunities to grow into senior leadership roles.

  • Team Culture – Be part of regular team events, retreats, and a culture that celebrates wins—big and small.

  • Bike Leasing Program – Benefit from a sustainable and cost-effective bike leasing option to support commuting and an active lifestyle.

How to Apply

Ready to shape the future of premium outdoor products with PERGOLUX? Apply via our PERGOLUX Career Page and learn more about our team on PERGOLUX LinkedIn.

Top Skills

Boms
Mechanical Engineering
Prototyping
Structural Engineering
Technical Documentation
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The Company
HQ: Frankfurt
169 Employees

What We Do

We increase people's quality of living by providing the best outdoor living experience in the world! From our home country Norway, we provide best in class pergolas and wintergardens at an affordable price globally.

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