R&D Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Components
Pubblicato il 06-10-2026 - Michael Page International Italia in Pisa
Multinational company - International engineering team Solid Works, FEM, CFD - Injection molding, metal casting, elastomers, plastics Azienda
The company operates within the industrial and manufacturing sector, manufacturing components with metal, plastic and elastomeric parts.
Opportunità
The R&D; Engineer will report to the R&D; Manager and will work as part of an international team, with the following responsibilities:
Lead engineering activities to support re-design, updating and certification of industrial components manufactured locally and at multiple global manufacturing locations.
Drive product improvements pursuing a balance of performance, quality, cost, manufacturability, and reliability requirements.
Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering projects according to product release and engineering change processes approved within the organization.
Lead design and validation, including specification development, prototype evaluation, laboratory testing, and production qualification.
Liaise with global engineering teams, manufacturing plants and suppliers to align technical development, industrialization and production.
Identify technical risks, develop mitigation plans, communicate status, trade?offs, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Lead mechanical engineering workflows for product certification according to applicable standards.
Evaluate alternative materials, manufacturing processes, and design solutions to optimize components design.
Investigate prototype performance leading testing campaigns.
Work directly with suppliers of materials and components to guarantee technical compliance along the whole development process.
Prepare clear technical summaries to support product validation.
Operate according to the requirements indicated by QHSE management system adopted by the organization.
Competenze ed esperienza
The successful candidate will have the following characteristics:
Engineering degree (preferably Mechanical or Aerospace).
5+ years of experience in mechanical design, product development and validation in an industrial environment.
Experience with component and product validation, including prototype evaluation, laboratory testing, test-report analysis, and production qualification.
Experience with engineering changes involving materials and/or manufacturing processes, considering the balance between technical performance, production schedule, cost, quality, and compliance needs.
Good knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals including tolerance analysis, FMEA/risk assessment, materials selection, and formal change-control systems.
Experience with injection-molded engineering plastics is strongly preferred.
Experience with elastomers, brass cast or machined components, stainless steel, coatings, or joining/welding processes is a plus.
Ability to collaborate effectively in an international engineering team and to liaise with all departments involved in the manufacturing process.
Ability to liaise with suppliers of materials and components.
Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
Experience with Solid Works/PDM, FEM, CFD will be a plus.
Fluent knowledge of Italian and English.
Availability to travel for business locally and internationally (Completa l'offerta Annual salary between €***** and €*****.
50% smart working flexibility.
Performance-based premio.
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