Director Mechanical Engineering

Candela Electric Speed Boat; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Candela is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineering professional to drive the Mechanical Engineering team in Stockholms kommun. The ideal candidate will oversee the P-12 program, ensuring performance and quality from design to production.

Applicants should have a strong background in mechanical engineering, including hands-on experience in leading teams and taking complex products to industrialized production. This role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders and a familiarity with CAD tools such as CATIA.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in hardware development environments.
• Strong track record in taking complex mechanical products to industrialized production.
• Comfortable working close to production and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Own the Mechanical Engineering team’s output and deliverables.
• Drive mechanical execution for the P-12 program.
• Define and maintain the technical roadmap for mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

Composite structures

CAD tools (CATIA)

Validation strategies

Education

MSc in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

CAD tools (preferably CATIA)

Structural analysis tools

Job description

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

Requirements

• 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