Senior Mechanical Engineer

Schindler Group; Lazio; Ibrido; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Schindler Group in Milan, Lombardy, Italy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to strengthen the RD Mechanical Engineering team. You will design, develop and validate mechanical solutions for elevator systems and components, driving from concept through release and mentoring junior engineers.

You will create 3D models and drawings in Creo, manage documentation in Windchill, and collaborate with international teams to ensure safety, quality and cost efficiency across the product lifecycle.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Several years of mechanical design and product development experience.
• Advanced proficiency in PTC Creo for 3D modeling and detail design.
• Strong Windchill experience for engineering documentation/release.
• Experience leading engineering activities and mentoring junior engineers.
• Ability to work with international cross-functional teams.

Mansioni

• Lead design and development of mechanical components for elevator systems.
• Create and review 3D models and drawings using Creo.
• Guide technical decisions across projects and design reviews.
• Perform tolerancing, calculations and validations.
• Collaborate with RD, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence.

Conoscenze

Mechanical design

Product development

Technical leadership

3D modeling

Creo

Windchill

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

PTC Creo

Windchill

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Mechanical Engineer Schindler Group Remote, italia, Italy

pSchindler is one of the world’s leading providers of elevators, escalators and moving walkways. With operations in more than 100 countries and over a billion people transported every day, we design, engineer, maintain and modernize mobility systems that shape urban life. We offer a dynamic, forward‑looking environment that enables our employees to grow, innovate and excel.

Why Schindler?

• Shape the Future: Lead the development of next-generation elevator mechanical components and systems, contributing directly to product innovation and technical excellence.
• Global Impact: Design solutions that support millions of passengers worldwide while influencing Schindler’s global product portfolio.
• Collaborate with Experts: Partner with international RD, engineering and manufacturing teams across multiple disciplines and locations.
• Lead and Mentor: Act as a technical reference point, coaching and developing junior engineers while fostering engineering best practices.

Join Schindler as a Senior Mechanical Engineer (m/f/d)

We are seeking a strongSenior Mechanical Engineer to strengthen our RD Mechanical Engineering team.

In this role, you will act as a strongsubject matter expert, responsible for the design, development and validation of mechanical solutions for elevator systems and components.

You will drive engineering activities from concept through release, provide technical guidance to the team and ensure that solutions meet the highest standards of quality, performance, safety and cost efficiency.

You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and support the growth of junior engineers through mentoring, knowledge sharing and technical coaching.

Location:

Milan, Lombardy, Italy (Hybrid: 1 day/week working from home)

Company:

Schindler Group

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will contribute to the development and industrialization of innovative mechanical solutions for elevator products.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies for elevator systems, ensuring compliance with technical, safety and quality requirements
• Creating and reviewing 3D models, drawings and engineering documentation using strongPTC Creo and managing product data within strongWindchill
• Driving technical decision‑making and providing engineering guidance across development projects and design reviews
• Performing engineering calculations, tolerance analysis and technical validations to ensure robust and reliable solutions
• Supporting product verification, prototyping and testing activities, analyzing results and implementing corrective actions when required
• Ensuring design‑to‑cost, manufacturability, maintainability and serviceability throughout the product lifecycle
• Coordinating with cross‑functional teams including RD, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality and Supply Chain
• Acting as a technical mentor for junior engineers, supporting their development and promoting engineering excellence within the team

What You Bring (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in strongMechanical Engineering
• Several years of experience in mechanical design and product development within industrial engineering environments
• Advanced proficiency in strongPTC Creo for 3D modeling, assemblies and detailed engineering design
• Strong experience with strongWindchill and engineering documentation/release processes
• Proven experience in technical leadership, coordination of engineering activities and mentoring of less experienced engineers
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience performing engineering calculations, tolerance analysis and technical problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively within international and cross‑functional teams
• Strong communication, decision‑making and stakeholder management skills
• High level of self‑motivation, accountability and result orientation
• English — Medium to Advanced

Qualifications That Will Strengthen Your Profile (Nice to Have)

• Experience in the elevator, escalator or vertical transportation industry
• Experience in the design and development of elevator mechanical components
• Familiarity with validation testing, FEM analysis and product verification activities
• Experience supporting industrialization and manufacturing optimization initiatives
• German language skills
• Experience working within global RD organizations and international product development projects

Diversity Inclusion

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability or other protected characteristics.