Mechanical Design Engineer / Development Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer / Development Engineer to join our team in Split. The position focuses on creating new mechanical products and components, improving existing designs, and guiding them through series production.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new products, mechanical components and process solutions.
• Continuously improve existing products and transfer them to series production.
• Perform 3D parametric modelling of assemblies, sub‑assemblies and parts (sheet metal, welded structures, mechanisms).
• Create technical drawings according to ISO/GD&T standards, including tolerances, machining and surface protection.
• Generate and maintain structured BOMs, item coding and variant management.
• Carry out mechanical calculations and dimensioning (strength, shafts, bearings, threaded and welded joints, drive calculations) and basic FEM analysis.
• Support production and procurement with technical clarifications, deviation approvals and change requests.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to simplify manufacturing, standardise components and optimise costs.
• Coordinate prototyping, define test plans and monitor testing activities.
• Manage engineering changes (ECR/ECO) and work within a PDM/PLM system such as Autodesk Vault.
• Select materials and standard components, prepare specifications and technical conditions.
• Collaborate with electro‑automation and process engineering on subsystem integration.
• Prepare technical documentation required for CE certification together with the machine safety team.

Required profile

• Completed degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in product development or mechanical design (preferred).
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks).
• Very good command of English; German is a plus.
• Willingness to spend 6‑12 weeks onboarding at the headquarters in Germany and travel to client sites in Western Europe (1‑3 times per year).

Required skills

• 3D CAD modelling (Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of ISO/GD&T drawing standards.
• Basic FEM analysis.
• DFM/DFA optimisation.
• PDM/PLM system usage (Autodesk Vault).
• Mechanical calculations (strength, shafts, bearings, joints, drive).
• BOM creation and management.
• Material selection and specification.
• Prototyping and testing coordination.
• Engineering change management (ECR/ECO).

What we offer

• Full‑cycle involvement in machine development with visible results.
• Mentoring and structured onboarding.
• Dynamic international environment with growth opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and contribution.
• Flexible working hours.