Mechanical Engineer - 20698, Södertälje

Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.

Job Overview

Role Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Design Engineer Consultant for a long-term assignment focused on chassis integration for battery-electric heavy-duty vehicle solutions. The role covers the mechanical design and integration of components and systems within the chassis, including sheet metal parts, plastic components, installation solutions, component packaging, and chassis interfaces. Experience in at least one of these technical areas is required, while broader experience across several areas is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and installation solutions for battery-electric heavy-duty vehicle chassis.
• Create and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings in CATIA V5 in accordance with applicable engineering and design standards.
• Manage component packaging, mechanical interfaces, tolerances, and installation requirements within the chassis environment.
• Develop solutions that account for manufacturability, particularly for sheet metal, plastic, and pneumatic components.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams throughout the development process.
• Participate in design reviews, validation activities, and technical investigations.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and provide engineering support to production when required.
• Independently drive design activities while contributing technical knowledge to the wider team.

Technical Stack & Requirements

• CAD: Advanced practical experience with CATIA V5 for both 3D modeling and 2D engineering drawings.
• Mechanical design: Strong competence in sheet metal design and/or plastic component design.
• Engineering analysis: Experience performing tolerance analysis and managing dimensional requirements.
• Integration: Good understanding of component packaging, mechanical interfaces, installation constraints, and chassis integration.
• Manufacturing: Knowledge of design-for-manufacturing principles for sheet metal, plastic, and/or pneumatic components.
• Vehicle development: Previous research and development experience involving heavy-duty vehicles.

Qualifications & Experience

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required, together with at least three years of professional design engineering experience. Candidates must have previous R&D experience from heavy-duty vehicle development and be fluent in English. Previous experience with chassis design and component installation for heavy-duty vehicles is advantageous, as is experience spanning several of the relevant technical areas. The assignment requires the ability to drive design work independently and collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.