Senior Mechanical Engineer – Automated Manufacturing Equipment

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

Company

hirify.global AB is hiring for a senior mechanical engineering role focused on automated manufacturing equipment.

What you will do

• Lead the mechanical development and technical assurance of automated production equipment for high-voltage battery assembly systems.
• Develop and review concepts for production stations, tooling, fixtures, nests, grippers, conveyors and material-handling devices.
• Translate manufacturing, geometry, safety, maintainability and cycle-time requirements into equipment specifications.
• Review supplier layouts, 3D concepts, detailed designs, calculations, drawings and mechanical interfaces.
• Coordinate interfaces with automation, robotics, controls, utilities, process equipment and facility systems.
• Support RFQs, supplier selection, design reviews, manufacturing follow-up, buy-off, installation, commissioning and production handover.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience developing automated production equipment and tooling.
• At least 5 years of experience conducting mechanical design reviews using 3D CAD and engineering drawings.
• At least 3 years of experience managing equipment suppliers from concept development through commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of machine safety, maintainability, ergonomics and tolerance engineering.
• Experience with high-volume automated manufacturing industrialization.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of technical deliverables, and communicate and collaborate in cross-functional engineering environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant professional experience is also considered.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-voltage battery assembly equipment.
• Experience with precision handling, joining fixtures, grippers, conveyors or pallet systems.
• Proficiency in CATIA, Teamcenter or equivalent CAD/PLM tools.
• Knowledge of CE conformity, machinery risk assessments and equipment acceptance processes.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing, battery production or electrification projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a cross-functional manufacturing engineering environment with automation engineers, production teams, suppliers and technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to advanced high-voltage battery assembly systems for battery electric vehicles.