Mechanical Engineer

Arjo Italia S.p.A.; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work on selected days

Annual bonus potential

Medicover health benefits

Job summary

Arjo Italia S.p.A. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Poznań to drive design and development for medical beds and related systems.

You will lead mechanical architecture, develop prototypes, and ensure compliance with Arjo's development process. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, at least 5 years of mechanical experience, SolidWorks/PDM proficiency, and strong English and Polish language skills to collaborate across a cross‑functional team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanics or mechanical engineering
• SolidWorks/PDM experience
• Very good English skills (min. B2)
• Fluency in Polish
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Structured, outcome‑oriented mindset
• Strong collaboration in cross‑cultural teams

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, implement and verify mechanical system requirements
• Identify and apply Design-For-X methodologies
• Perform and document risk analyses and specify risk controls
• Create and evaluate prototypes and proofs-of-concept
• Design mechanical architectures and subsystems for the product
• Develop, test and document deliverables using CAD and bench testing
• Improve existing products for cost, quality and performance
• Ensure production continuity and handle life-cycle updates
• Analyze change requests, CAPAs and claims
• Plan and execute tests to verify quality and compliance
• Design and maintain test tools and equipment
• Define requirements with standards and ensure traceability

Skills

Mechanical engineering

ASME/DFX knowledge

English proficiency

Polish language

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks/PDM

Job description

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Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time

Product Group: Medical Beds

The Product Development & Engineering team is responsible for overseeing the technical aspects throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial research and development through product launch and ongoing support (sustaining engineering).

If your experience and qualifications exceed the requirements of this role, we would also be pleased to consider your application for a Senior Mechanical Engineer position.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Define, develop, implement and verify mechanical system and sub-system requirements
• Identify and apply relevant Design-For-X methodologies
• Perform and document product risk analyses and specify risk control measures at the mechanical system and subsystem level
• Construct and evaluate proof-of-concept and prototype builds
• Design mechanical and mechanic systems and subsystems and create architecture for the product
• Develop, test and document deliverables using mechanical CAD system and benchtesting according to the Arjo development process, quality system and best practice
• Identify, evaluate, support prioritization decisions and develop improvements to the mechanical parts and system of existing products to support strategies for increased performance, cost, quality and value
• Secure production and product continuity by solving production challenges and performing obsolescence and life cycle updates
• Perform technical analysis of change requests, trouble reports, CAPAs and claims, and plan the execution of complex changes as assigned
• Create, plan, execute and document tests to verify quality and compliance of the design, according to assigned task
• Design, implement, validate and maintain test tools and equipment
• Define requirements based on standards and input, and ensure completeness, correctness and traceability, according to assigned task

Key Duties:

• Lead the transfer of complex welded steel structures between suppliers and production sites, ensuring quality, manufacturability, and cost targets are achieved.
• Redesign and simplify existing products to support alternative manufacturing and welding methods, including conversion of welded fabrications to cast components where beneficial
• Act as a technical partner to Manufacturing Engineering and suppliers, driving continuous improvement and cost reduction (Value Engineering / Design-to-Cost initiatives)
• Apply reverse engineering techniques to recreate, optimize and improve existing designs
• Perform tolerance analysis (GD&T) and FEM/FEA calculations to validate designs, optimize material usage, and ensure structural performance of welded assemblies

Skills and experience you will need in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanics or mechanical engineering
• Skilled in modern mechanical product development and engineering best practice and applicable tools (SolidWorks/PDM)
• Experience working in a regulated industry
• Very good English skills in written and verbal communication (min. B2 level)
• Fluency in Polish
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and assignments
• Ability to approach tasks and problems with a structured and outcome-oriented mindset
• Ability to find benefits and synergies within interdisciplinary and cross-cultural team collaborations
• Strong communication skills – ability to convey ideas clearly and in a structured manner, adapting communication to different situations and audiences
• Ability to build trusting and collaborative relationships

What we offer:

You will support our vision of being the most trusted partner in achieving beneficial outcomes for people facing mobility challenges. In return, you will receive our full support and the opportunity to develop your skills and grow professionally.

Additionally, we offer:

• Employment contract
• Flexible working hours (you can start between 7:00 and 9:00)
• Ability to work remotely on selected days
• Free transport to our factory from Poznań
• The possibility of receiving an annual bonus equivalent to one month's salary, paid at the end of the calendar year, for those who have worked with us for at least a year
• Financial and non-financial rewards for submitted ideas for improvement and optimization
• Access to benefits such as a Medicover Sport card, Medicover Private Medical Care (packages starting from just 1 PLN/month!), PZU group insurance
• Benefits financed through the Company's Social Benefits Fund (including holiday subsidies, Christmas bonuses, school supply allowances, a cafeteria benefits platform and more)
• Support in developing your skills and gaining exposure to different areas within the business functions
• Career development opportunities within the organization through internal recruitment processes
• Non-financial benefits: including sports activities, company and team integration events, and charity initiatives
• A development-oriented work environment

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About Arjo

At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.