Senior Manager, R&D

The role

I develop new products for multiple areas within our EMEA Fiskars business area and also serve as a Lead Design Engineer for garden cutting products. I’m the perfect example of what a global company like Fiskars Group can offer to an employee – I’ve worked with almost all our cooking brands in China and Finland. Coming from my hometown of Jingdezhen in China, which is famous for its porcelain, led me to work for Iittala in 2005 after graduating from the University of Art and Design in Helsinki. Over the years, I’ve taken different roles in sourcing, project management, and new … I develop new products for multiple areas within our EMEA Fiskars business area and also serve as a Lead Design Engineer for garden cutting products. I’m the perfect example of what a global company like Fiskars Group can offer to an employee – I’ve worked with almost all our cooking brands in China and Finland. Coming from my hometown of Jingdezhen in China, which is famous for its porcelain, led me to work for Iittala in 2005 after graduating from the University of Art and Design in Helsinki. Over the years, I’ve taken different roles in sourcing, project management, and new product development. In my role, I see how teamwork really matters. My team of design engineers utilizes consumer data and insight as well as the outstanding knowledge in our factories and of our sourcing and supply chain specialists. Effective teamwork is the secret behind our creativity and innovations. I’m happy to be at the frontline of our new designs. I’m a passionate cooking enthusiast myself, and often exchange ideas ex tempore with my colleagues when cooking at home. “Creating change” is the most meaningful of our values for me. The world around us is changing fast and our vision must look towards the future. Change and creating something new doesn’t always mean completely new products. An idea doesn’t have to be huge to bring value. It’s all about user experience and details: a gardener cutting branches more easily, a chef filleting fish more ergonomically, or a remote worker enjoying the design of their coffee mug while having a refreshment. Every small detail differentiates us from our competitors and makes us Fiskars. Show more Show less