Senior Mechanical Concept Specialist

Grundfos; Denmark; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home working opportunities

Parental support

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Well-being activities

Job summary

Grundfos in Denmark seeks a Senior Mechanical Concept Specialist to drive modularization of pump components, maturing concepts from hypothesis to 3D design and demonstrators.

You will collaborate with Chief Architects and product teams to create reusable module architectures, using CATIA and ANSYS Discovery, while maintaining a hands-on mindset and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical design engineer with strong conceptual thinking and 3D CAD expertise.
• Experience bridging modular architecture ideas with production-ready designs.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical concepts and mature designs for Modularization Projects across pump-end, motor, and system mechanics.
• Execute end-to-end process from modular hypothesis through conceptual drafting and design maturation.
• Specify and order physical or virtual demonstrators to validate modules and products.
• Prepare modules for implementation by creating Virtual Products and Parametric CAD Templates.
• Collaborate with Chief Architects and Divisional Product Development Teams to ensure design alignment.

Skills

3D CAD design

Conceptual thinking

Collaborative mindset

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

ANSYS Discovery

Job description

Are you passionate about turning modular design concepts into tangible mechanical solutions that shape the future of pump technology? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Senior Mechanical Concept Specialist , you will be creating and maturing mechanical concepts and designs as part of our Modularization Master Plan, driving modules from early hypothesis through 3D design, feasibility studies, and physical or virtual demonstrators. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Mechanical Concepts and CAD- Team, you'll create impact by Transforming modular ideas into production-ready designs that enable scalable, reusable product architectures across Grundfos's global pump portfolio..

Your main responsibilities include:

• Develop mechanical concepts and mature designs for Modularization Projects across pump-end, motor, and system mechanics
• Execute the end-to-end process from modular hypothesis through conceptual drafting, feasibility studies, and design maturation
• Specify and order physical or virtual demonstrators to validate designed modules and products
• Prepare developed modules for easy implementation by creating Virtual Products and Parametric CAD Templates
• Collaborate closely with Chief Architects, Divisional Product Development Teams, and Mechanical Specialists to ensure design alignment
• Enrich modules for easy re-use and selection across development projects

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a hands-on mechanical design engineer with strong conceptual thinking, 3D CAD expertise, and the collaborative mindset to bridge modular architecture ideas with production-ready designs. We would also imagine that you have:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• Strong 3D CAD design expertise, preferably with CATIA
• Proven ability to work across conceptual design and design maturation phases
• Solid understanding of production processes and fluency in English (verbal and written)

It is a plus if you also:

• Pump knowledge across commercial, domestic, industrial, and water utility applications
• Experience with design simulation tools such as ANSYS Discovery
• Familiarity with tolerancing calculations and modularization methodologies

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or visit grundfos.com

Job details

Workplace: Onsite Position

Job Location: Bjerringbro, Midtjylland, Denmark

Contract Type: Full-Time

Employment Type: Regular

About Grundfos

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.