Senior Mechanical Engineer – Product Innovation

Cavotec; Nova Milanese; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welfare benefits

Supplementary healthcare

Pension fund

Paid medical appointments

Professional development

Flexible working hours

Company canteen

Free parking

Employee wellbeing

Job summary

Cavotec is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Connectors Team in developing innovative, sustainable product solutions from concept to production. You will support catalog product lifecycles, collaborate with production and service teams, and prepare feasibility studies to meet customer needs and business goals.

The role demands 5+ years in product development, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks), FEM capability, and knowledge of plastics, metals, and coatings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or bachelor's in mechanical engineering, Product Design Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in product development and design engineering (at least 5 years).
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, or similar).
• Ability to perform FEM analysis to support design development and validation, or to collaborate with external consultants.
• Solid knowledge of key manufacturing processes (Injection Molding, Machining, Casting, etc.).
• Knowledge of materials commonly used in these processes (plastics, rubbers, metals, etc.).
• Experienced in selecting materials based on requirements.
• Skilled in physical prototyping and model-making techniques.
• Solid knowledge of PDM/PLM/ERP software (SolidWorks PDM and Microsoft Dynamics NAV, or similar).
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Ability to select suitable type and size of off-the-shelves components for the required use.
• Basic knowledge of electricity and its principles is a plus.
• Experience in surface treatments and coatings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical documentation, detailed 3D/2D drawings, and BOMs for production.
• Develop and refine product concepts and through sketches, CAD models, and prototypes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and design optimization throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with the other engineering teams to verify and finalize product requirements and specifications.
• Conduct feasibility studies and support design validation through simulations and testing.
• Ensure designs meet performance, cost, sustainability, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the resolution of technical issues.
• Support internal production teams and suppliers throughout the manufacturing process.
• Stay updated on materials, manufacturing processes, and design trends.

Skills

Product development

Design engineering

FEM analysis

Materials selection

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Job description

Cavotec is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Connectors Team in developing innovative, sustainable product solutions from concept to production. You will support catalog product lifecycles, collaborate with production and service teams, and prepare feasibility studies to meet customer needs and business goals.

The role demands 5+ years in product development, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks), FEM capability, and knowledge of plastics, metals, and coatings.