Lead Mechanical Designer – Protective Solutions R&D

Temet; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Temet in Helsinki is seeking a Lead Mechanical Designer to drive R&D success, shaping blast protection, CBRNE protection, and ventilation solutions from ideation to validation.

The role covers end-to-end product development, including design, testing, and collaboration with operations, sales, and marketing to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets. Strong English and Finnish skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience in product development or R&D.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred), familiarity with FEA and PDM tools.

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.
• Delivering internal and external training.
• Working with Operations to improve materials and production methods.
• Maintaining records of design iterations, specifications, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

PDM tools

DFM

GD&T

Job description

Temet in Helsinki is seeking a Lead Mechanical Designer to drive R&D success, shaping blast protection, CBRNE protection, and ventilation solutions from ideation to validation.

The role covers end-to-end product development, including design, testing, and collaboration with operations, sales, and marketing to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets. Strong English and Finnish skills are valued.