Mechanical Engineer – Plastic Components

Tennant Company; Emilia-Romagna; In loco; EUR 34.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Tennant Company cerca un Ingegnere Meccanico specializzato in componenti plastici per contribuire al ciclo di sviluppo prodotto, dalla concept alla produzione. Lavorerai a stretto contatto con team multi-funzionali tra ingegneria di produzione, certificazione prodotto e service.

Il ruolo richiede laurea in Ingegneria Meccanica, esperienza in progettazione di componenti plastici, conoscenza di Creo e Windchill, e inglese fluente. Si offre contratto a tempo indeterminato e percorso di crescita.

Competenze

• Laurea in Ingegneria Meccanica o equivalente.
• Esperienza in progettazione meccanica con componenti plastici.
• Conoscenza CAD 3D (preferibilmente PTC Creo).
• Conoscenza di sistemi PLM (Windchill è un plus).
• Conoscenza di materiali plastici e processi (iniezione).
• Inglese fluente.
• Capacità analitiche e problem solving.
• Organizzazione e multitasking.
• Proattività e lavoro di squadra.

Mansioni

• Progetta e sviluppa componenti e assiemi meccanici focalizzati su parti plastiche.
• Garantisce che i progetti rispettino funzionalità, produzione e costi.
• Crea e mantiene modelli 3D e disegni 2D con strumenti CAD.
• Gestisce BOM e dati nel sistema PLM.
• Supporta prototipazione, test e validazione.
• Seleziona materiali plastici e definisce processi (iniezione).
• Garantisce conformità a standard di certificazione e qualità.
• Redige e mantiene documentazione tecnica durante lo sviluppo.
• Collabora con fornitori e stakeholder interni per ottimizzare design e industrializzazione.

Conoscenze

Mechanical design

Plastic components

PTC Creo

Windchill

Injection molding

English

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

Windchill PLM

PTC Creo

Descrizione del lavoro

Descrizione dell’offerta di lavoro

Are you passionate about mechanical design with a focus on plastic components? Would you like to contribute to the development of innovative products in an international RD environment? Are you motivated by technical challenges and continuous improvement? If so, this opportunity might be the right fit for you!

ABOUT TENNANT

Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you to places you never expected.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To strengthen our RD Department, we are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented strong Mechanical Engineer – Plastic Components who will focus on the design and development of plastic parts and assemblies.

In this role, you will contribute across the full product development lifecycle—from concept to production—working in close collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Production Engineering, Product Certification, and Service.

You will play a key role in ensuring that plastic components meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets, supporting both new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies with a focus on plastic parts
• Ensure designs meet functional, manufacturing, and cost requirements
• Create and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD tools
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOM) and related data within the PLM system
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation activities
• Select suitable plastic materials and define appropriate manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding)
• Ensure compliance with product certification standards and quality requirements
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation throughout the development process
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimize design and industrialization

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Previous experience in mechanical design, with exposure to plastic components (entry-level profiles also considered)
• Good knowledge of 3D CAD tools (preferably PTC Creo)
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill is a plus)
• Understanding of plastic materials and manufacturing processes, especially injection molding
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proactive, structured, and team-oriented mindset

EMPLOYMENT & COMPENSATION

The offer includes direct employment with the company on a permanent contract, with a gross annual salary ranging from €34,000 to €45,000.

The indicated salary range reflects the expected compensation for the role and is defined based on objective criteria related to the job, including responsibilities, scope, and market benchmarks. Placement within the range will depend on factors such as experience, qualifications, demonstrated capabilities, and internal equity.

In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for a competitive benefits package and applicable incentive programs.