Product Owner (Mechanical)

GEA Group; Denmark; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Group in Søborg seeks a mechanical engineer to own component design from concept through to finished part, collaborating with global teams and suppliers. You will develop 3D models and detailed drawings using Inventor and Vault, standardize products, and prepare documentation for quality and compliance.

The role requires independence, initiative, and strong communication across functions. You will work with wave processes and large equipment in a global, project‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with hygienic design and PED knowledge.
• Fluent in Danish and English.

Responsibilities

• Own component design from concept to manufactured part.
• Develop 3D models and manufacturing drawings with Inventor and Vault.
• Coordinate with purchasing, QC, and workshops to ensure quality of final product.
• Collaborate across Denmark and India engineering teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineer

CAD Design

Inventor

Vault

Danish & English

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Do you want to join one of the world’s leading process technology companies in a role where you take ownership of a product from design to the finished manufactured component? At GEA, your decisions will shape both core products as well as project outcomes – all while working with cutting‑edge technologies and a skilled engineering team that values communication, collaboration and technical excellence.

Your responsibilities and tasks

In this central role, you will act as the one point of contact for your components and ensure that the components meet all requirements throughout their lifecycles - from design, compliance and documentation to purchasing, workshop follow‑up, and ensuring quality of manufacturing of the final component. You will be involved and hands‑on with projects, from sale tenders to final product implementation.
You will collaborate with project managers and Sales to find the best solution, whereafter you will be responsible for developing design and drawings in collaboration with our engineering teams here in Søborg and in India.

You will then initiate the procurement in coordination with our purchasing department and subsequently interact with workshops. Together with the QC department, you will ensure the quality of the final product, both locally and globally, as well as support our commissioning teams around the world.Your primary tasks will include:

• Project‑specific design customization and check of nozzle system for spray drying equipment, for dairy, food and chemical
• Develop designs of 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Inventor and Vault, in collaboration with our design teams in Denmark and India
• Standardization, optimization, and further development of products
• Preparation of documentation such as technical manuals, risk assessments, and ensure compliance, etc.
• Component inspections at workshops
• Close collaboration and communication with sales, project management, product management, procurement, QC, as well as workshops to follow up on projects

The work primarily takes place at the office in Søborg, with assistance in project execution and workshops. Travel to sites and workshops is expected to be around 5-20 days per year.

Your profile and qualifications

In this role high independence, proactivity and initiative is expected, which also means you will have a strong influence on your daily work and tasks.

We expect that you are ready to take ownership and coordinate across multiple stakeholders. You are structured, self-driven and thrive in taking responsibility throughout a project. At the same time, you are great at communication and collaboration both within your team and across departments and functions.

Furthermore, we imagine that you:

• Are a trained mechanical engineer or similar with strong background within manufacturing processes and stainless‑steel sheet metal material knowledge
• Are experienced with CAD, preferably Autodesk Inventor and Vault
• Have experience with High Pressure equipment, with knowledge about PED
• Have experience with equipment design standards and hygienic design
• Preferably have experience with large processing equipment.
• Are fluent in Danish and English, spoken as well as written.

GEA Group – Engineering for a better world
At GEA, we provide cutting‑edge equipment and project solutions to the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and dairy industries. With 18,000+ employees across 62 countries, we specialize in sustainable, efficient solutions that optimize production and reduce environmental impact.

At our site in Søborg, you will join our Centre of Competence Engineering department where 50 dedicated and highly skilled engineers and technicians, work on both standard and customer‑specific process equipment. In this department, you will be part of a team with 8 other engineers that have ownership and are responsible for technology such as Fluid bed drying and Spray drying, used for drying pharma and chemical products.

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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