Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Remote Team Lead

E-recruit; Italia; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

E-recruit, on behalf of an international automation client, seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Team Leader to drive the mechanical design of robotics and packaging systems. You will mentor junior engineers and deliver solutions from concept through FAT/SAT.

You will master 3D CAD (SolidWorks), develop detailed models and BOMs, and ensure designs meet GMP, CE, and safety standards while collaborating across controls, electrical, PM, and production teams. Remote with travel ~10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years in mechanical design, with 5+ in automation or special‑purpose machinery.
• Experience with pharmaceutical or medical device automation.
• Proven track record leading design of complex packaging equipment.
• Expert 3D CAD with SolidWorks and PDM.
• Familiarity with CE marking and ISO 12100/13849.
• Remote work with occasional travel (~10%).

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical design from concept to completion of automation and packaging systems.
• Produce 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks.
• Source off-the-shelf components and specify parts.
• Collaborate with Controls, Electrical, PM, and Production teams.
• Lead design reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing to optimize cost and assembly.
• Plan work using project methodology and standard workflows.
• Create project documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with GMP, CE, and safety standards.
• Perform risk assessments and DFMEA.
• Mentor junior designers and engineers.
• Evaluate new technologies and methods to improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

SolidWorks Simulation

Ansys

Job description

E-recruit, on behalf of an international automation client, seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Team Leader to drive the mechanical design of robotics and packaging systems. You will mentor junior engineers and deliver solutions from concept through FAT/SAT.

You will master 3D CAD (SolidWorks), develop detailed models and BOMs, and ensure designs meet GMP, CE, and safety standards while collaborating across controls, electrical, PM, and production teams. Remote with travel ~10%.