Chief Engineer, Mechanical

Metso; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Metso in Espoo, Finland, seeks a Chief Engineer, Mechanical to own mechanical equipment solutions and support delivery of projects across concentrator and hydrometallurgical technology areas.

Reporting to the Director, Plant & Mechanical Engineering, this role is based in Espoo with a hybrid work model and occasional travel to customer sites. You will join the Minerals Plant Engineering team focusing on equipment specs, drawings, and engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Ability to take technical ownership of mechanical solutions and equipment deliveries.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive work approach.
• Able to work independently and with diverse stakeholders.
• Good communication skills in English and willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Take overall technical responsibility for equipment specifications, drawings, design, and analysis.
• Collaborate with project teams to define and clarify equipment requirements.
• Maintain and develop non-proprietary equipment specifications and drawing databases.
• Lead and contribute to mechanical engineering activities in delivery projects.
• Act as a mechanical engineering expert within Metso’s concentrator and hydrometallurgical areas.
• Support sales, supply, and project delivery activities with technical expertise.
• Coordinate mechanical design solutions in line with project requirements.
• Maintain product structures in the Product Data Management (PDM) system.

Skills

Technical ownership

Mechanical engineering

Project collaboration

English proficiency

Travel availability

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PDM system

Job description

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Primary Location: Espoo, FI

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date:10/15/2026

We are looking for a Chief Engineer, Mechanical to join our Minerals Plant Engineering team in the Minerals business area. In this role, you will take technical ownership of mechanical equipment solutions and support the successful delivery of customer projects across Metso’s concentrator and hydrometallurgical technology areas.

You will report to the Director, Plant & Mechanical Engineering, and the role location is Espoo, Finland, with a hybrid working model available. Occasional travel to customer sites is required.

Team you will belong to

You will join the Minerals Plant Engineering team in Espoo. The team is responsible for developing and delivering mechanical engineering solutions that support plant delivery projects and customer requirements.

The team works closely with project teams, sales, supply, and delivery organizations to ensure that equipment specifications, drawings, and engineering solutions meet project and technology requirements.

What you'll do

• Take overall technical responsibility for equipment specifications, drawings, design, and analysis.
• Collaborate with project teams to define and clarify equipment requirements.
• Maintain and develop non-proprietary equipment specifications and drawing databases.
• Lead and contribute to mechanical engineering activities in delivery projects.
• Act as a mechanical engineering expert within Metso’s concentrator and hydrometallurgical technology areas.
• Support sales, supply, and project delivery activities with technical expertise.
• Coordinate mechanical design solutions in line with project requirements.
• Maintain product structures in the Product Data Management (PDM) system.

What you'll bring

• Degree in engineering or another relevant technical field.
• Ability to take technical ownership of mechanical engineering solutions and equipment deliveries.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with different stakeholders.
• Good cooperation skills and the ability to build productive working relationships.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites.

What's in it for you

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.
• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end‑to‑end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.