Senior Development Engineer, Mechanical

Kalmar; Ljungby kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Flexible working conditions

Safety culture since 1940s

Global collaboration

Job summary

Kalmar is seeking a Senior Development Engineer, Mechanical, in Ljungby, Sweden to translate customer needs into scalable mechanical solutions for heavy mobile machinery. You will bridge component engineering with global supplier networks to ensure market-leading reliability and modular, high-performance systems.

You will collaborate with PSE, Chief Engineers, and the R&D Manager to define rigorous specifications and oversee risk, quality, and compliance across product lines, while engaging with

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Mechanical product development experience from concept to launch.
• Powertrain systems, drivetrain, and mechanical power transmission knowledge.
• Proficient in CAD/PDM environments; Catia experience is a strong plus.
• Experience with non-road mobile machinery or heavy-duty vehicles is beneficial.
• Analytical mindset with a results-oriented approach to design, QA, and drawings.
• Fluent English; Swedish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development work, designing and evolving advanced systems within the Counterbalanced division with external partners.
• Define specifications with PSE, Chief Engineers, and R&D Manager to meet customer needs and strategies.
• Ensure components and systems meet customer demands, safety regulations, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Coordinate designs across product lines with PSE for modularity and efficiency.
• Address service, production, and supplier issues with optimal design and materials.
• Initiate testing protocols for verification of new designs and procure test components.
• Bridge R&D, Sourcing, and Operations, visiting customers and suppliers to ensure project execution.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Powertrain knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Catia

Job description

At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world!

Join us and take your career to the next level

We’re looking for a Senior Development Engineer, Mechanical who is ready to turn customer needs and complex technical requirements into smart, scalable mechanical solutions.

In this role, you won’t just be specifying parts - you’ll be an architect of heavy mobile machinery excellence. By joining our team, you will bridge the gap between advanced component engineering and global supplier networks. It’s a front-row seat to how world-class rubber-tired vehicles are developed, giving you the platform to design and integrate the high-performance systems that drive our product strategies and ensure market-leading reliability.

The position is based in Ljungby, Sweden.

What are your key responsibilities:

System & Component Development: Lead assigned development work, designing and evolving advanced systems and components within the Counterbalanced division alongside external partners, consultants, and suppliers.

Technical Specification & Alignment: Partner closely with the Principal Systems Engineer (PSE), Chief Engineers, and the R&D Manager to define rigorous specifications tailored to customer needs and business strategies.

Compliance & Quality Assurance: Secure that all components and systems meet specified technical customer demands, product safety regulations, global legislation, and strict internal quality benchmarks.

Cross-Product Coordination: Collaborate with the PSE to coordinate component and system designs across different product lines, ensuring maximum modularity and process efficiency.

Lifecycle Problem Solving: Respond proactively to service, production, and supplier issues, choosing the optimal designs, materials, and components to resolve field challenges.

Verification & Testing: Order and initiate precise testing protocols for the verification and evaluation of new designs, including purchasing components for real-world test evaluations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a bridge between R&D, Sourcing, and Operations, routinely visiting customers and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution.

What we offer you:

"Customers depend on us. Our focus isn’t optional - it’s what keeps terminals running and trust alive."

• Rewards that truly count: We offer meaningful development opportunities through varied assignments, fair and gender-neutral pay, and flexible working conditions - all within a culture that values your growth and celebrates success.
• Safety that moves us forward: Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, ensuring stability and an environment that empowers you to speak and be heard.
• Purpose that drives change: You'll contribute to solutions that transform global trade, creating environmental and operational innovations. You'll be in the driver's seat of ideas, developing digital and mechanical technologies that set industry standards and position us as the forerunner.
• People who move together: You'll collaborate with people who build lasting relationships through global expertise, connections, and a commitment to sustainability.

Become part of our global network of 485 R&D Engineers, driving innovative, sustainable solutions and making an impact worldwide.

What you bring to the role:

• Relevant Engineering Degree: B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Mechanical Product Development: Proven hands‑on experience in mechanical engineering design and end-to-end product development.
• Powertrain Expertise: Solid technical foundation within powertrain systems, drivetrain components, and mechanical power transmission.
• Digital Engineering Tools: Practical proficiency in modern CAD and PDM environments (hands‑on experience with Catia is a strong advantage).
• Heavy Vehicle Know-How: Prior exposure to non-road mobile machinery (NRMM), heavy‑duty rubber‑tired vehicles, or related equipment is highly beneficial.
• Structured Execution: Analytical mindset with a results‑oriented approach to problem‑solving, quality assurance, and technical drawings.
• Collaboration & Communication: Fluent English skills (written and spoken) with a collaborative spirit; Swedish language proficiency is an appreciated plus.

If you are eager to put your mechanical engineering background and supplier collaboration skills to the test in a supportive, future‑focused environment, we’d love to meet you!

About Kalmar

Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,300 people. In 2025, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. www.kalmarglobal.com