Engineering lead (Web 3D configurator & UX/UI design)
Permanent employee,
Full-time
· Espoo, Tampere
Get to know Visual Components
Visual Components is a software company with a global footprint. We are here to help teams who are building tomorrow’s manufacturing find the fastest way from the concept to reality. With our inclusive and easy-to-use 3D simulation software companies can test their ideas in a virtual environment and get proof of concept before making investment decisions.
Our software is developed using Microsoft technologies and operates on Azure cloud and Windows 11. As we expand our desktop software capabilities, we are transitioning to browser-based features. The new team will begin by selecting technologies that ensure suitability, longevity, and maintainability (e.g. Typescript, WebGL, Three.js, WebGPU).
Visual Components software is a robust and intricate system that allows customers to design production lines, simulate and analyze production flow, perform virtual commissioning projects, and program industrial robots. Our interfaces are visual and user-friendly, making the software simple, fun, and easy to use, yet powerful and flexible for big projects.
Our development teams use modern approaches to make the software reliable, efficient, and scalable. We work together in a collaborative environment where everybody can grow and make a real impact on the future of manufacturing.
Today, Visual Components software is used by over 2400 pioneers worldwide, and the tool scales from small local manufacturers to global automotive corporations.
Our Headquarters is in Espoo, Finland and we have branches in Indiana, US, Munich, Germany, and Tokyo, Japan. Our team of 24 nationalities and global partner network make Visual Components a truly international company.
The role and the team
We are looking for an Engineering Lead to launch and guide our brand new UX/UI team responsible for building browser-based 3D modelling, simulation tools, and design user experience and interfaces for all our products.
The core team will include UX/UI designers and front-end developers, along with dedicated PO and QA members from their respective teams. Our team size is typically 5-8 persons.
You would join our colleagues in Espoo or Tampere, but we support you if you prefer to work remotely from anywhere in Finland.
Your impact
As an Engineering Lead, you will create an environment where people and products flourish. You will keep the work flowing, help the team reach decisions without falling into analysis paralysis, and make sure everyone has clarity and trust in how they work together.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and mentor the UX/UI development team through regular 1to1s, focusing on wellbeing and professional growth
Facilitate team decision making and maintain momentum toward shared goals
Cocreate and evolve the team’s ways of working (Agile practices, ceremonies, metrics) to ensure a smooth flow of work
Work with the Product Owner to refine a realistic, value driven roadmap and clear commitments
Coordinate with the cloud backend and other teams to keep our platform coherent and manage cross team dependencies
Offer technical and quality oversight, including design reviews, definition-of-done, and testing strategies, while allowing team members to take responsibility for the solutions
Champion a culture of continuous improvement in process, tooling and product quality
Writing code is not the primary focus of this role, with an approximate split of 75% leadership and 25% coding. When forming a new team, leading activities take up most of the time.
The skills you will bring
We are looking for a people-oriented leader with a passion for collaborative work and a knack for making complex work simple.
Experience leading software development teams in modern web UI/UX projects or product teams
Hands-on experience with modern web technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, React/Vue) and software development best practices
Experience in leading / building Design System is of advantage
Interest in browsergraphics technologies such as WebGL, WebGPU and Three.js
Familiarity with Agile and continuous delivery, and the facilitation techniques that keep teams moving
Excellent communication, coaching and people skills
Ability to navigate stakeholder needs and align multiple teams toward a common goal
A growth mindset and enthusiasm for empowering other
Perks of joining us
Competitive salary
The opportunity to further develop and expand your skills and make an impact on our own platform
Flexible working times and remote work
An employer who supports in various life situations
Safe and stable workplace
Skilled co-workers and a supportive supervisor and team
Low hierarchy and flexible and relaxed organizational culture
Comprehensive personnel benefits, e.g., learning platforms, extensive occupational health care and health insurance, lunch benefit, sport & cultural benefit vouchers
At Visual Components, our most valuable assets are our employees. We treat everyone with honesty and transparency, help each other, and do our work with passion. We also enjoy spending time together even after work. Pool tournaments, game nights, after works and sports activities are part of the life as a team.
How to apply
Please send your application in English via the form on our career page. We cannot accept applications sent to us via email or private messages due to the GDPR. We will hire a person as soon as we find the right candidate.
Next steps with us
application screening within 3-4 weeks after the application
online introductory call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist
technical interview with our specialists
personality assessment
onsite interview with the team
Hiring manager
If you have any questions about the role, please, contact our Development Team Lead Konsta Luhtala via email konsta.luhtala@visualcomponents.com
Recruiter
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist Elena Bazhenova via email elena.bazhenova@visualcomponents.com
With over 20 years in business, Visual Components is one of the pioneers of the 3D manufacturing simulation industry.
Visual Components is a leading developer of 3D manufacturing simulation software and solutions. Founded in 1999 by a team of simulation experts, we started with a humble goal – to make manufacturing design and simulation technology easy to use and accessible to manufacturing organizations of all sizes.
Today, Visual Components is recognized as a global leader in the manufacturing simulation industry and trusted technology partner to many leading brands. We offer machine builders, system integrators, and manufacturers a simple, quick, and cost-effective solution to design and simulate production lines.
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