R&D Mechanical Engineer - Creo Prototyping & Innovation

Tennant Company; Cremona; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Incentive programs

Job summary

Tennant Company in Cremona, Lombardy, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D team. You will translate customer requirements into concrete technical concepts and contribute to product development through hands-on design and collaboration.

You will participate in all stages of the development cycle, design components, manage BOMs, support prototype-to-production transitions, and work with Quality Control, Operations and Moulding to ensure manufacturability and technical accuracy.

Qualifications

• Requires technical diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Knowledge of Creo and Windchill.
• Previous experience in an R&D or Technical Office environment.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems (preferred).
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Flexibility and a proactive mindset.
• Creativity and an innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Strong analytical thinking and planning skills.
• Curiosity, open-mindedness, and the ability to adapt to evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the product development cycle.
• Design components and assemblies, support prototyping, and refine concepts.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOM) and collaborate with suppliers.
• Assist transition from prototype to production, ensuring manufacturability.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Operations, and Moulding to ensure accuracy throughout product development.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Creo

Windchill

Teamwork & communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Creativity

Proactive mindset

Electrical systems basics

Education

Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Tennant Company in Cremona, Lombardy, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D team. You will translate customer requirements into concrete technical concepts and contribute to product development through hands-on design and collaboration.

You will participate in all stages of the development cycle, design components, manage BOMs, support prototype-to-production transitions, and work with Quality Control, Operations and Moulding to ensure manufacturability and technical accuracy.