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Design Office Technician (M/F)

Gruau Lyon - Vénissieux (69) - Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - CDI

Groupe Gruau, a multi-specialist vehicle body manufacturer and the European leader in utility vehicle bodywork, is renowned in its markets for its innovation capabilities and expertise in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of global transport solutions (16 production sites in France and abroad, 1,400 employees). Groupe Gruau asserts its commitment as a 'responsible' employer with a professional equality and quality of life at work policy based on valuing all talents and fostering professional fulfillment.

Your responsibilities

Are you looking to give meaning to your career and join a family-owned company? Join our Vénissieux site as a Design Office Technician (M/F) and take part in the realization of industrial projects, surrounded by passionate and committed teams.   At the heart of the Design Office, you will participate in the design, evolution, and improvement of our products using a comprehensive product/process approach.   Your role: to transform customer needs into reliable, cost-effective technical solutions adapted to production.   Your responsibilities:  
  • Designing and defining new products
You will analyze customer needs and feedback to translate them into technical data. You will design or reverse-engineer parts and sub-assemblies in compliance with specifications, regulations, and professional standards. You will create digital CAD models (SolidWorks), establish standardized plans, and compile the technical files necessary for vehicle manufacturing and approval.  
  • Developing existing products
  You will be responsible for the product lifecycle: ensuring technical follow-up of products, proposing improvements, identifying production issues, and implementing appropriate solutions in collaboration with field teams.  
  • Developing and optimizing manufacturing processes
  You will define manufacturing processes and sequences in line with technical guidelines and cost, quality, and lead time requirements. You will participate in design reviews, create assembly instructions, and maintain data in the ERP. Through your attentiveness and responsiveness, you will actively contribute to the site's industrial performance.  
  • Ensuring compliance and quality
You will ensure compliance with regulatory and normative constraints related to vehicle approval. Working with suppliers, you will validate the compliance of components and the technical solutions deployed.  
  • Participating in project development and innovation
  You will anticipate needs related to new products and participate in development projects for the activities you are responsible for. In coordination with the design office and technical teams, you will integrate supply constraints from the design phase.

Candidate profile

  • You have a 2-year post-secondary degree in mechanical design, production engineering, or engineering (BTS CRC or CAV) and have a successful initial experience in an industrial environment, ideally in bodywork, automotive, or vehicle fitting.
  You are proficient in SolidWorks and have experience working with an ERP. You have a good knowledge of mechanical technologies (sheet metal work, mechanized welding, electricity, electrotechnics, etc.) and appreciate the versatility this type of position offers.   Curious, rigorous, and pragmatic, you combine analytical skills, open-mindedness, and a sense of teamwork. You enjoy understanding, designing, and transforming ideas into concrete solutions. Your autonomy and team spirit will make the difference.   Why join Gruau Lyon?  
  • A company recognized for its expertise and spirit of innovation.
  • Varied projects at the heart of mobility and vehicle transformation.
  • A human-scale environment where you are trusted.
  Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now and be part of the Gruau adventure!   This position is open to people with disabilities. As a disability-friendly company, we will support you during your integration process and throughout your journey within the Gruau Group.

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Design Office Technician (M/F)

Gruau Lyon - Vénissieux (69) - CDI

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