Mechanical Engineer – Plastic Components
Pubblicato il 04-09-2026 - Tennant in Modena
Are you passionate about mechanical design with a focus on plastic components?
Would you like to contribute to the development of innovative products in an international R&D; environment?
Are you motivated by technical challenges and continuous improvement?
If so, this opportunity might be the right fit for you
ABOUT TENNANT
Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you to places you never expected.
ABOUT THE ROLE
To strengthen our R&D; Department, we are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer – Plastic Components who will focus on the design and development of plastic parts and assemblies.
In this role,
you will contribute across the full product development lifecycle—from concept to production—working in close collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Production Engineering, Product Certification, and Service.
You will play a key role in ensuring that plastic components meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets, supporting both new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies with a focus on plastic parts
- Ensure designs meet functional, manufacturing, and cost requirements
- Create and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD tools
- Manage Bills of Materials (BOM) and related data within the PLM system
- Support prototyping, testing, and validation activities
- Select suitable plastic materials and define appropriate manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding)
- Ensure compliance with product certification sta