Lead Engineer - Dürr Systems Italy S.p.A.

Dürr AG; Piemonte; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr Systems Italy S.p.A. is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive mechanical design for automation equipment in the automotive sector. You will lead a multinational design team, coordinate timelines and budgets, and interface with clients across entities.

Responsibilities include supervising design/validation, preparing documentation such as FMEA, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Occasional international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent is required.
• 5–8 years of experience in automation or automotive sectors.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks (mandatory).
• Experience in international environments and leading teams.
• Fluent in English; Chinese language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of mechanical components for automation equipment.
• Coordinate a multinational team of designers/engineers and supervise validations.
• Manage project timelines and budgets to meet manufacturing constraints.
• Interface with clients and internal departments across entities.
• Oversee technical specifications, FMEA, and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and safety norms.
• Travel internationally for project needs.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Project management

Leadership

International experience

English

Chinese

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dürr Systems Italy S.p.A., a proud member of the multinational Dürr Group, is a global leader in providing cutting-edge automotive assembly systems. We deliver highly innovative products and services that span every critical stage of vehicle production. At Dürr Group, we foster a culture of continuous innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. Our employees are empowered to grow professionally and contribute to world-class automotive manufacturing solutions.

Employment type: Full-time with permanent contract
Function: Engineering

We are looking for a Lead Engineer who, directly reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, will:

• Manage international project involving different entities
• manage timing and budget of the project
• speak directly to the customer
• design complex automation systems
• take care of documentation (FMEA, manuals, Rass)

The activities will be done through the main design software (AUTOCAD and SOLIDWORKS) and MS Office tools

Your Tasks

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Design and development of mechanical components and systems for automation equipment in the automotive industry
• Technical coordination of a team of mechanical designers/engineers from different entities
• Supervision of design and validation activities
• Supervision on project timeline to ensure engineering is completed on time
• Supervision on project engineering budget and to steer the design in order to stay in manufacturing budget
• Interface with clients, and internal departments (production, quality, site, PM, R&D, controls…)
• Management of technical specifications and project documentation
• Process optimization and continuous improvement of technical solutions
• Participation in international projects and short business travel to customer sites
• Project / product FMEA analysis: list of Function, Failure, Potential Impact, Potential Causes and Detection
• Coordination and check of documentation according to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and safety norms

Your Skills

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5-8 years of experience in similar roles, preferably in automation or automotive sectors
• Strong knowledge of design software: AutoCAD (Mandatory) and SolidWorks (Mandatory)
• Experience in international environments
• Fluent in Chinese and English (both written and spoken)
• Proven leadership and team coordination skills
• Strong organizational skills, problem-solving attitude, and results orientation
• Experience in designing automated and/or robotic lines
• Knowledge of automotive industry standards and regulations
• Available overtime, reliable and resilient
• Available for business travels

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