Mechanical Engineer - Product development

MilDef Group; Helsingborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 480,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

MilDef in Helsingborg, Sweden, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join a project team responsible for mechanical solutions and design structures for internal and customer projects. You will create manufacturing drawings, test and verify mechanical designs, and collaborate with other disciplines to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will lead prototype assembly, perform mechanical validation, manage BOMs, and ensure documentation complies with MilDef's quality standards and PLM processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proven proficiency with CAD tools and design-for-manufacturing principles within production-focused environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities within product development projects, ensuring environmental durability and IP compliance.
• Create and maintain BOMs and technical documentation to support traceable design history and manufacturing.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise across the development process for robust, manufacturable designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable mechanical–electrical co-design.
• Lead prototype assembly, perform mechanical validation testing, and refine designs through troubleshooting.

Skills

CAD tools

Design-for-Manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Swedish language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLM systems

Job description

Step into the role

As a Mechanical Engineer at MilDef, you will work within a project team responsible for mechanical solutions and design structures in both internal and customer-specific projects. You will create manufacturing drawings and also test and verify the mechanical design within the project scope. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with other disciplines within the Engineering Department, providing support within your field of expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities within assigned product development projects, ensuring compliance with environmental durability requirements - including vibration and shock resistance per military standards - while also meeting ingress protection (IP) specifications.

• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) and technical documentation to support traceable design history, efficient manufacturing, and long-term serviceability.

• Provide mechanical engineering expertise throughout the product development process to ensure robust, integrated, and manufacturable design solutions.

• Collaborate closely within cross-functional project teams to enable effective mechanical–electrical co-design throughout the product development process.

• Lead prototype assembly, perform mechanical validation testing, and refine designs through structured troubleshooting and verification.

• Ensure design documentation and configuration data comply with MilDef’s quality standards, PLM protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Report design progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders, supporting proactive decision-making and on-time project delivery.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, product development, or a related technical field.

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.

• Proven proficiency with CAD tools and application of design-for-manufacturing principles within production-focused engineering environments.

• Strong communication skills and proven ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional team environment.

• Fluency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Get to know us

At MilDef, you'll be part of a company that values hands‑on involvement, strong team spirit, and the development of defense technology. With us, you will have the opportunity to develop new skills, contribute to cross‑functional projects, and make a real impact on our continued success. We encourage continuous learning and collaboration, and we offer excellent opportunities for career development. We are proud to actively promote health and work‑life balance. We do this, among other things, by offering attractive employee benefits and wellness initiatives, such as wellness activities during working hours.

Would you like to know more about MilDef, our products, and our culture? MilDef.com

For further information, please contact Andreas Hertzman,Mechanical Design Manager.

Important information

We conduct drug tests on all our future colleagues before employment.

Due to the nature of our operations, employment regardless of position may be subject to background and security related checks.

MilDef - WE ARMOR IT.

MilDef is a global systems integrator and full‑spectrum provider specializing in rugged IT for military, government and critical infrastructure sectors. MilDef provides hardware, software, and services that shield and protect critical information streams and systems, when and where the stakes are the highest. MilDef’s products are sold to more than 200 customers through companies in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, the United States and Australia, and through partner networks in more than 40 countries. MilDef was founded in 1997 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2021.

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