Director Mechanical Engineering

Candela; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 1,004,400 - 1,339,200; Full time

Job summary

Candela is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Director to lead the Mechanical Engineering team. The role involves managing complex product development from concept to production, ensuring design integrity and quality. Responsibilities include overseeing performance and safety standards, driving mechanical execution for the P-12 program, and maintaining the technical roadmap for mechanical systems. Ideal candidates possess an MSc in Mechanical Engineering, strong leadership experience, and proficiency in CAD tools like CATIA, alongside a solid understanding of composite structures.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in demanding hardware development environments.
• Strong track record of taking complex mechanical products from concept into industrialized production.
• Deep understanding of mechanical design, composite structures, and associated manufacturing methods.
• Experience defining validation strategies, test plans, and production documentation for safety-critical products.

Responsibilities

• Own the Mechanical Engineering team’s output and deliverables, ensuring performance, quality, safety, and speed.
• Drive mechanical execution for the P-12 program from design to production readiness.
• Define and maintain the long‑term technical roadmap for mechanical systems and composite structures.
• Identify and communicate risks related to design, development, and industrialization.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Composite structures

CAD tools (CATIA)

Engineering judgement

Education

MSc in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

CATIA

Structural analysis tools

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Director

Candela is a global leader in electric hydrofoil vessels.

Responsibilities

• Own the Mechanical Engineering team’s output and deliverables, ensuring performance, quality, safety, and speed
• Drive mechanical execution for the P-12 program—from design updates through production readiness, supplier ramp‑up, and continuous improvement in serial builds
• Define and maintain the long‑term technical roadmap for mechanical systems and composite structures, including resource, financial, and partnership needs
• Work closely with Test & Verification to ensure robust validation—from development testing through production verification
• Act as the main mechanical engineering interface in cross‑functional discussions with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain, as well as external partners and suppliers
• Identify and communicate risks related to design, development, industrialization, and implementation
• Coordinate activities within the team and across interfaces, aligning priorities and capabilities to meet production and development targets
• Lead team development, including performance reviews and compensation discussions

Qualifications

• MSc in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in demanding hardware development environments
• Strong track record of taking complex mechanical products from concept into industrialized production
• Deep understanding of mechanical design, composite structures, and associated manufacturing methods
• Experience balancing development speed, technical robustness, cost, and manufacturability in real‑world programs
• Comfortable working close to production, suppliers, and testing to solve issues hands‑on when needed
• Experience defining validation strategies, test plans, and production documentation for safety‑critical or high‑performance products
• Strong engineering judgement and ability to prioritize effectively in a fast‑moving environment
• Proficiency in CAD tools, preferably CATIA; experience with structural analysis tools is a plus
• Clear and direct communication style, with the ability to align technical teams and stakeholders around priorities and execution

Employment Details

Form of employment: Full‑time with initial 6 month probation period

Start date: ASAP

Location/base: Rotebro/Frihamnen

Team: Research & Development

Reporting to: VP R&D