Mechanical Project Designer - Hybrid 3D CAD & FEM

Tenova; Castellanza; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Company canteen on site

Supplementary healthcare coverage

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

Tenova is seeking a Mechanical Project Designer to join the Melt Shops Team in Castellanza. The role emphasizes 2D/3D design, layout planning for installations, and detailed engineering across multiple internal and external teams in a high-technology environment.

You will estimate weights, develop BOMs, ensure regulatory compliance, and participate in supplier and site inspections. Strong English, CAD/FEM skills, and travel readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Industrial Mechanical Design or Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience.
• Experience in mechanical design is essential.
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Knowledge of CAD and FEM software (Ansys, Nastran, Recap, Inventor, AutoCAD, Navisworks).
• Good command of English; MS Office tools knowledge.
• Willingness to travel and collaborate in international teams.

Responsibilities

• Design in 2D and 3D formats, considering customer requirements, timing, quality, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
• Prepare layouts showing installation in client plants.
• Develop mechanical aspects of projects and verify basic and detail engineering.
• Estimate weights for structures/equipment and develop BOMs.
• Perform basic/detail engineering based on input data from multiple engineers and departments.
• Manage external studios and ensure timely progress.
• Design equipment compliant with regulations; define standard specifications with Project Engineer and targets.
• Review design of civil works for machine installation.
• Conduct on-site inspections when needed and document as-built information.
• Convert 2D drawings to 3D models and generate drawings from 3D; perform verification analyses (e.g., FEM).
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes to select appropriate methods.
• Participate in supplier/site/production meetings if needed.
• Generate scope of work specifications and define technical requirements for equipment packages.
• Supervise outsourced tasks and ensure proper execution.

Skills

Mechanical design

2D/3D design

AutoCAD

Inventor

CAD/ FEM software

Ansys/Nastran/Recap/Navisworks

English language

MS Excel

Teamwork & collaboration

Willingness to travel

Coordination & planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Mechanical Design

Secondary School Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Tenova is seeking a Mechanical Project Designer to join the Melt Shops Team in Castellanza. The role emphasizes 2D/3D design, layout planning for installations, and detailed engineering across multiple internal and external teams in a high-technology environment.

You will estimate weights, develop BOMs, ensure regulatory compliance, and participate in supplier and site inspections. Strong English, CAD/FEM skills, and travel readiness are required.