Rimowa Product Testing and Lab Specialist
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Luxury Furniture & Homewares
- Posted
- Jul 3, 2026
About Rimowa
Founded in Cologne in 1898, Rimowa stands as a benchmark of modern luxury travel, renowned for its iconic grooved aluminum suitcases and uncompromising German engineering. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage craftsmanship, industrial precision, design innovation, and elevated client experience converge. Part of the LVMH Group, Rimowa provides opportunities across product development, manufacturing, retail, digital, marketing, and corporate functions within an international culture shaped by excellence and forward movement. The brand seeks individuals who value quality, creativity, resilience, and meticulous execution, inviting them to contribute to objects designed not merely to accompany journeys, but to define them.
RIMOWA seeks a Product Testing and Lab Specialist in Cologne, Germany to support product development and quality assurance through testing, analysis, and equipment management.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical, physical, chemical, and environmental tests on products and materials according to ASTM, ISO, and internal specifications
- Prepare test specimens, materials, and equipment for various testing procedures with proper setup and calibration
- Accurately record test results, observations, and data, noting deviations or anomalies
- Input data into laboratory information management systems and maintain detailed, organized records
- Conduct visual assessments and dimensional checks of samples to identify defects and deviations from design specifications
- Prepare and create master samples according to established protocols with full traceability
- Label, catalog, and process samples in timely manner to meet project schedules
- Coordinate shipping and receiving of samples to and from internal and external laboratories
- Ensure testing equipment, instrumentation, and apparatus are calibrated, maintained, and operating correctly
- Perform routine preventative maintenance, cleaning, and checks on testing instruments
- Manage inventory of testing supplies, consumables, and materials
- Communicate test results, findings, and assessments clearly to management and cross-functional stakeholders
- Collaborate with technical design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to support product development
- Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols and health and safety regulations
- Maintain clean, organized, and efficient laboratory workspace
Qualifications
- Technical degree or apprenticeship in laboratory science, materials science, or equivalent field
- Minimum 3 years of laboratory or product testing experience
- Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting laboratory equipment (tensile testers, spectrophotometers)
- Understanding of material properties and ability to interpret technical specifications
- Familiarity with standard testing methodologies (ASTM, ISO)
- Competency in basic statistical data analysis
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail in data recording and documentation
- Capability to develop and optimize test methods
- Commitment to high-quality standards and continuous improvement
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of laboratory or product testing experience, ideally within quality assurance or product development environments. Demonstrated proficiency in operating standard laboratory equipment and interpreting technical specifications required.
Education
Technical degree or apprenticeship in laboratory science, materials science, chemistry, engineering, or equivalent practical experience in a professional laboratory setting.
Workplace
This position is based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Benefits
30 days paid vacation annually; flexible working hours; RIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase upon completion of probationary period; 30% discount on RIMOWA assortment; company pension scheme with high employer contribution; corporate canteen with subsidized meals; Urban Sports Club membership; subsidized public transportation ticket and job bike; international development opportunities within LVMH.
Culture
Rimowa fosters a workplace culture rooted in German engineering, precision craftsmanship, and a forward-looking spirit of innovation. As a global luxury house, it values collaboration, attention to detail, and entrepreneurial thinking, offering teams an environment where heritage and modern design come together to shape exceptional travel experiences.
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