Mechanical Designer

Fom Industrie; Cattolica; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fom Industrie in Cattolica (RN) is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join the Technical Department. You will design components and assemblies for automatic machinery, contributing to new product development and process improvements.

You will collaborate with the Technical Manager and functions such as Production, Industrialization, Purchasing and Quality to ensure feasibility, quality and compliance with project requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a technical diploma in the mechanical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in automatic machinery.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical drawings and 3D CAD software.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, machining, and materials.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• English knowledge for consulting technical documentation will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, units and assemblies using 3D CAD software.
• Develop technical solutions per project specs and company standards.
• Prepare and update 3D models, drawings, BOMs and documentation.
• Ensure quality and technical accuracy of design documentation.
• Collaborate with Production and Industrialization for manufacturability.
• Support the Technical Manager in product development.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve design issues.
• Promote standardization and reusability of components.
• Participate in continuous improvement of products and design processes.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Technical diploma in mechanical field

Job description

Work location: Cattolica (RN)
Employment type: Permanent contract.
Applicable collective bargaining agreement: Metalworking Industry National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL).
Indicative salary range: Gross annual salary of €35,000–€40,000, determined based on experience, skills and level of autonomy in the role.

This job opportunity is open to all candidates, in compliance with current legislation on equal opportunities, inclusion and non-discrimination.

Fom is looking for a Mechanical Designer to join the Technical Department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the mechanical design of automatic machinery, functional units and assemblies, contributing to the development of new products and the improvement of existing ones.

The role involves close collaboration with the Technical Manager and the Production, Industrialization, Purchasing and Quality functions, ensuring the quality of design solutions, technical feasibility and compliance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, units and assemblies using 3D CAD software.
• Develop technical solutions in compliance with project specifications, company standards and applicable regulations.
• Prepare and update 3D models, manufacturing drawings, bills of materials and technical documentation.
• Ensure the quality and technical accuracy of design documentation.
• Collaborate with Production and Industrialization to ensure the manufacturability, assemblability and optimization of designed solutions.
• Support the Technical Manager in product development activities.
• Collaborate with technical teams to resolve design issues.
• Contribute to the standardization of components and design solutions, promoting efficiency and design reusability.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities involving products and design processes.

Requirements

The position is open to candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or technical diploma in the mechanical field.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the automatic machinery sector.
• Good knowledge of mechanical technical drawings.
• Experience using 3D CAD software.
• Knowledge of the main manufacturing processes, machining processes and materials.
• Technical analysis, problem-solving and work organization skills.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate with different company functions.

The following qualifications will be considered a plus:

• Experience in the design of automatic machinery or industrial systems.
• Knowledge of English for consulting technical documentation.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a dynamic industrial environment focused on innovation.
• Involvement in projects with a high technical content.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skills development.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary technical team in an environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.