Hi, I’m Renee Slagter. I’m a product development engineer with a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to design and manufacturing. I enjoy turning ideas into safe, user-friendly products, from concept through production, and I thrive when collaborating across teams to create meaningful solutions. My experience spans user studies, market research, mechanical engineering, product simulations, and soft goods development, with a strong focus on concept development and clear presenting. Outside of work, I’m passionate about sustainable design, furniture and product concepts that balance function with responsible material choices. I’m driven by continuous learning and enjoy working with 3D CAD tools, prototyping, and translating user needs into tangible products people love.

Renee Slagter

Hi, I’m Renee Slagter. I’m a product development engineer with a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to design and manufacturing. I enjoy turning ideas into safe, user-friendly products, from concept through production, and I thrive when collaborating across teams to create meaningful solutions. My experience spans user studies, market research, mechanical engineering, product simulations, and soft goods development, with a strong focus on concept development and clear presenting. Outside of work, I’m passionate about sustainable design, furniture and product concepts that balance function with responsible material choices. I’m driven by continuous learning and enjoy working with 3D CAD tools, prototyping, and translating user needs into tangible products people love.

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Hi, I’m Renee Slagter. I’m a product development engineer with a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to design and manufacturing. I enjoy turning ideas into safe, user-friendly products, from concept through production, and I thrive when collaborating across teams to create meaningful solutions. My experience spans user studies, market research, mechanical engineering, product simulations, and soft goods development, with a strong focus on concept development and clear presenting.

Outside of work, I’m passionate about sustainable design, furniture and product concepts that balance function with responsible material choices. I’m driven by continuous learning and enjoy working with 3D CAD tools, prototyping, and translating user needs into tangible products people love.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner
Swedish
Beginner

Work Experience

Product Development Engineer at Code Product Solutions
March 1, 2022 - Present
Developing child car seats with focus on technical development. Skills included: user studies, market research, mechanical engineering, product simulations, product design, soft goods engineering, concept development, presenting.
Design Engineer at Thule Sweden
September 1, 2019 - February 1, 2022
Worked in the product categories: Luggage, Roof Top Tents, Cargo. Skills included: Advanced SolidWorks, injection moulding product design, thermoforming product design, supplier communication, internal communication, concept development.
Junior Design Engineer at Thule Sweden
May 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Worked in the product category Luggage. (Role focused on early design development and CAD tasks within the luggage segment.)
CAD Designer / assembly worker (part-time) at Advanced RF Technology
February 1, 2017 - April 1, 2018
CAD design and assembly work (part-time).
CAD Designer (part-time) at Röllfink Ambachtelijke Interieurspecialisten
October 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Designing and creating production files for custom made wardrobes/walk-in-closets. Skills used: PaletteCAD, bSolid; operated a Biesse Rover CNC machine; production planning.
Graduation Project at Feniks Engineering
February 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
Graduation project - Designing an ergonomic chair for school children.
Internship at Villeroy and Boch
February 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Internship - Finding new functionalities of an existing material (furniture design).
Internship at Promea Industrial Design
September 1, 2014 - February 1, 2015
Internship - Working on several projects for different customers.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Industrial Design Engineering at Saxion Hogescholen Enschede
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Minor Interior Architecture at Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
VWO Nature and Health at Het Hogeland College Warffum
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Biesse Rover KG 1532 CNC - gestuurd bewerkingscentrum
September 1, 2017 - March 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment