Senior Mechanical Engineer

AIMPOINT AKTIEBOLAG; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimpoint AB, headquartered in Malmö, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to shape product development from concept through production. You will lead mechanical development activities, own critical design decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including electronics, software, and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes technical ownership, innovation, and end-to-end lifecycle involvement. We require a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of experience,

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical product development, including ownership of complex technical solutions from concept through production.
• Proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Extensive experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of surface treatment methods and applications is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive mechanical development activities from concept generation through industrialization and product lifecycle management.
• Work in a cross-functional team including product owners, scrum masters, mechanical engineers, electronics and software developers, production engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing.
• Take responsibility for test strategies, design decisions, manufacturing documentation, and documentation in accordance with applicable requirements and standards.
• Initiate and implement improvements to manufacturing methods and introduce them into production.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers in technical discussions.
• Act as the technical owner of mechanical design solutions and provide guidance on critical design decisions throughout development projects.
• Concept development, detailed design, and verification.
• Prototype development and testing.
• Product maintenance and troubleshooting for existing products.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical problem solving

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM systems

FEM analyses

Job description

Aimpoint AB is the company that invented and developed the red dot sight, for which we are today the world-leading provider. Aimpoint sights are used in the civilian hunting and shooting markets, as well as by police and military forces. The company has over 570 employees and a turnover of approximately 2,3 billion SEK. Sales in the United States are managed through our American subsidiary, Aimpoint Inc.

Our headquarters are located in Malmö, with production facilities in Malmö and Gällivare.

Aimpoint is part of the Sandberg Development group. For more information about the company, please visit www.aimpoint.com/se

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Are you a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking for a role where you can combine deep technical expertise with real product impact?

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join one of our business unit teams at Aimpoint. In this role, you will act as a key technical contributor throughout the product lifecycle, influencing design decisions, manufacturing solutions, and future product development. Working in a cross-functional and agile environment, you will drive complex development activities, mentor colleagues, and play an important role in shaping the next generation of Aimpoint products.

Join a growing organization where technical excellence, innovation, and long-term product ownership are highly valued.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer - you will:

• Lead and drive mechanical development activities from concept generation through industrialization and product lifecycle management.
• Work in a cross-functional team including product owners, scrum masters, mechanical engineers, electronics and software developers, production engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing.
• Take responsibility for test strategies, design decisions, manufacturing documentation, and documentation in accordance with applicable requirements and standards.
• Initiate and implement improvements to manufacturing methods and introduce them into production.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers in technical discussions.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the technical owner of mechanical design solutions and provide guidance on critical design decisions throughout development projects.
• Concept development, detailed design, and verification.
• Prototype development and testing.
• Product maintenance and troubleshooting for existing products.

We are seeking someone with:

• A Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical product development, including ownership of complex technical solutions from concept through production.
• Proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Extensive experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of surface treatment methods and applications is considered an advantage.

Preferred skills and experiences:

• Design for volume manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA) and GD&T.
• Material and process expertise - plastic design, molding and casting processes, and metal machining.
• Understanding of dynamic forces, such as recoil loads.
• Experience with PLM systems and FEM analyses.
• Cross-functional experience within areas such as electromechanics, optics, testing, and quality.
• Industry-specific merits - knowledge of weapon systems; competitive shooting, hunting or military.

Personal qualities:

We are looking for a proactive, engaged, and positive Development Engineer who values the entire development process. You take ownership and make things happen. You are attentive and bring positive energy to the team and approach problem-solving in a creative, analytical, and structured way.

Take the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions and be part of a passionate team driving Aimpoint forward!

At Aimpoint, security is a key factor and due to this, we perform a background check on all positions within the company before employment.