Senior Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical concept development, requirements analysis, feasibility studies, and 3D/2D design.

• Review and release technical concepts, drawings, and documentation.

• Conduct design reviews, implement improvements, and perform tolerance stack-up calculations.

• Coordinate prototype build, integration, and optimization.

• Ensure product maturity, budget, timing, and quality targets are met; initiate countermeasures when needed.

• Involve experts early in the project and coordinate mechanical engineers across locations.

• Manage 3D/2D data exchange with customers and suppliers.      

• Responsible for communication with customers and suppliers from the early RFQ phases. Support customer for decisions regarding design implementation

• Support cost-reduction initiatives and promote standardization and reuse.

• Provide status updates within the mechanical engineering function.

• Mentor and support new team members.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.

• English proficiency (B2+); German or French is a plus.

• CAD experience with Siemens NX and CATIA V5.

• Strong GD&T knowledge and tolerance analysis skills.

• Understanding of plastic part design and tooling basics.

• Basic FEM knowledge.

• Familiarity with FMEA and quality assurance methods.