Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems (EATS)

Aurora Engineering AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Engineering AB in Sweden is seeking an experienced Design Engineer for Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems (EATS) to contribute to advanced engine technologies. The role emphasizes muffler and UDS development, mechanical design, and cross-functional collaboration across the product lifecycle.

You will work on concept generation, detailed design, verification, testing, and documentation, ensuring performance under thermal and vibration loads while aligning with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in EATS muffler development or UDS.
• Strong mechanical design and component development skills.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools for modelling.
• Experience in design verification, testing and validation.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation.
• Good communication and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize exhaust aftertreatment components, focusing on muffler design and system performance.
• Contribute to concept generation, requirements, detailed design and product development.
• Perform verification, testing, validation, and analysis for quality and reliability.
• Design components for demanding thermal, vibration and mechanical environments.
• Collaborate with engine test, simulation, project management and suppliers.
• Support problem solving and implement design improvements.
• Ensure compliance with requirements and quality standards.
• Prepare technical documentation, specs and verification reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of aftertreatment solutions.
• Build knowledge across related disciplines and support system-level development.

Skills

EATS muffler

UDS development

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Thermal management

Vibration analysis

Testing & verification

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer – Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems (EATS) to join our engineering team and contribute to the development of advanced, reliable, and sustainable engine technologies.

The ideal candidate will have experience in EATS muffler or UDS (Urea Dosing System) development, with strong technical expertise in mechanical design and a willingness to explore new technologies and broaden their engineering capabilities.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the entire product development lifecycle, from concept development and requirement definition to design, verification, testing, validation, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize exhaust aftertreatment components, with a primary focus on muffler design and system performance.
• Contribute to concept generation, technical requirement setting, detailed design, and product development activities.
• Perform design verification, testing, validation, and analysis to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Design components suitable for demanding thermal, vibration, and mechanical operating environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including component owners, engine test engineers, simulation engineers, project managers, and suppliers.
• Support technical problem-solving, root cause analysis, and implementation of design improvements.
• Ensure compliance with engineering requirements, performance targets, and applicable quality standards.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and verification reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of robust, efficient, and sustainable aftertreatment solutions.
• Build technical knowledge across related engineering disciplines and contribute to system-level development activities.

Required Skills And Experience

• Experience in EATS muffler development or UDS (Urea Dosing System) development.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and component development.
• Experience with CAD tools for 3D modelling and engineering design.
• Knowledge of component design considerations for thermal, vibration, and mechanical loads.
• Experience in design verification, testing, validation, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams and external suppliers.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to technical challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with KOLA or similar engineering tools.
• Knowledge of exhaust aftertreatment systems and engine-related components.
• Experience in concept development, design optimization, and system performance evaluation.
• Familiarity with simulation, testing, and validation processes.
• Experience working in automotive, engine development, or industrial engineering environments.