Mechanical Design Engineer - Girona

ABG - A B Graphic International; Gerona; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ABG - A B Graphic International in Girona, Spain, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop industrial machinery, with emphasis on converting/web handling equipment. You will participate in the full project lifecycle from concept through manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and support on site.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, proficiency with 3D CAD (Solid Edge) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD), knowledge of tolerances and GD&T, and good English for

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent proven experience in industrial machinery design.
• Good level of English (spoken and written) for technical documentation and communication with suppliers/clients.
• Strong knowledge of tolerances, fits, basic GD&T, drawing interpretation and manufacturing criteria.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of industrial machines and modules (assemblies and detailed parts).
• Maintenance and evolution of existing projects (improvements, modifications, and incident management).
• Creation and updating of technical documentation: drawings, BOMs, tolerances, specifications, and manuals.
• Definition of robust mechanical solutions: bearings, shafts, transmissions, guiding systems, fits, materials, and finishes.
• Coordination with suppliers and workshop: industrialization, machining, assembly, adjustments, and dimensional validation.
• Support for mechanical assembly and adjustments on site.
• Close collaboration with automation/electrical/R&D project teams to ensure stable, safe, and maintainable solutions.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Solid Edge

AutoCAD

Job description

About The Role

This position is on site at our Girona Site in Spain. Join the Mechanical Engineering team to design and develop industrial machinery, especially converting/web handling equipment. The candidate will participate in the full project lifecycle: from concept and design through manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and technical support.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of industrial machines and modules (assemblies and detailed parts).
• Maintenance and evolution of existing projects (improvements, modifications, and incident management).
• Creation and updating of technical documentation: drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM), tolerances, specifications, and manuals.
• Definition of robust mechanical solutions: bearings, shafts, transmissions, guiding systems, fits, materials, and finishes.
• Coordination with suppliers and workshop: industrialization, machining, assembly, adjustments, and dimensional validation.
• Support for mechanical assembly and adjustments on site.
• Close collaboration with automation/electrical/R&D project teams to ensure stable, safe, and maintainable solutions.

Requirements / Knowledge

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, or equivalent proven experience in industrial machinery design.
• 3D CAD knowledge: Solid Edge or similar.
• 2D CAD knowledge: AutoCAD or similar.
• Strong knowledge of tolerances, fits, basic GD&T, drawing interpretation, and manufacturing and assembly criteria.
• Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, treatments, coatings) and selection of commercial components.
• Required: good level of English (spoken and written) for technical documentation and communication with suppliers/clients.
• Valuable: knowledge of machinery compliance (CE, UL, CSA) and safety (risk assessment, safeguards, interlocks).
• Valuable: experience in converting and/or web handling machinery (unwind/rewind, rollers, alignment, tension control, nips, etc.).

Competencies

• Proactive profile, focused on problem solving and field diagnostics.
• Used to working in a team and coordinating with different technical profiles.
• Dynamic and organized person, with good judgment for documentation and maintaining standards.