Lead Mechanical Designer

Temet; Espoo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

International role

Job summary

Temet in Espoo, Finland is seeking a Lead Mechanical Designer to drive R&D success and support business strategy for blast, CBRNE, and ventilation solutions. The role covers the full development cycle from ideation through design, testing, and validation to ensure products meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.

You will lead CAD design using SolidWorks, perform FEM and basic calculations, and plan improvements.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Three to five years of hands-on product development or R&D experience.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) and familiarity with FEA and PDM.
• Understanding of DFM and GD&T.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; problem-solving oriented.
• Fluent English and good Finnish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development gate model projects.
• Analyze customer requirements and define product specifications.
• Design using CAD and PDM systems.
• Perform basic and FEM calculations to verify safety and functionality.
• Plan product improvements to maintain quality and cost competitiveness.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, and marketing on launches.
• Ensure design for manufacturing and cost efficiency.
• Maintain records of design iterations and regulatory compliance.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

PDM tools

DFM

GD&T

English

Finnish

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

M.Sc./B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

Temet is a leading developer, manufacturer, and supplier of blast protection, CBRNE protection, and ventilation solutions, as well as a recognized expert in protective structures. Our high-quality technical solutions are used in more than 85 countries worldwide. Temet’s products and services help save lives and protect society’s most critical values in civil defense, defense, crisis management, and industrial applications.

Temet is seeking a Lead Mechanical Designer to drive R&D success and support business strategy, customer needs, and long-term competitiveness. The role covers the full development cycle, from ideation through design, testing, and validation, of new products such as blast, CBRNE, and ventilation solutions. The person will be part of the R&D and Offering team, contributing to growth by securing innovation and ensuring products meet targeted quality, delivery, and cost levels.

Key responsibilities:

• End to end execution of Product Development gate model projects.
• Analyzing customer requirements and defining product specifications.
• NPD design using CAD software and PDM systems.
• Basic and FEM calculations to verify safety and functionality.
• Planning product improvement projects to maintain quality and competitiveness.
• Identifying ideas for new products based on market needs.
• Collaborating with universities on new concepts.
• Executing technology projects from concept to validation.
• Testing and validation with accurate reporting.
• Partnering with operations, sales, and marketing on product launches.
• Designing for manufacturing and cost efficiency.
• Strength analysis.
• Delivering internal and external training.Working with Operations to improve materials and production methods.
• Maintaining records of design iterations, specifications, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field.
• Three to five years of hands-on experience in product development or R&D.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred), familiarity with FEA and PDM tools.
• Understanding of DFM and GD&T.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English, good skills in Finnish.

What Temet Offers You

• An international and meaningful role in a fast-growing security and resilience sector
• A key role to contribute to the company success by developing breaking-through products
• Support from a highly skilled team and opportunities for continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• And most of all a low-bureaucracy, agile organization where your ideas matter. We combine fast decision-making, short communication lines, and a collaborative culture to help talented people make a real impact