Senior mechanical design engineer (m/f/d) - EFT Mobility AG
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This position is based at our subsidiary EFT Mobility AG, located in the center of Munich. You can find more information about EFT Mobility AG HERE.
At EFT Mobility, we are redefining the future of clean, high-performance autonomous flight with next-generation electric power systems tailored for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Founded in 2019 in Munich by industry veterans from Tesla, BMW, and Siemens, our agile tech company merges deep-rooted expertise with a bold vision for innovation. We develop batteries, chargers, and power distribution systems, specifically optimized for demanding UAV applications. Our focus is on delivering solutions that achieve industry-leading flight times, power delivery, and reliability. Operating in a fast-paced, startup environment, our highly skilled team thrives on short development cycles, turning groundbreaking ideas into deployed solutions. As a Senior mechanical design engineer, you will be a significant contributor to our mechanical design team and a key player responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of our battery and charger products. With our world-class team, currently >20 team members, you will play a key role in pushing the boundaries of sustainable mobility.
Day-to-Day Mission:
* Design & Development: Lead the mechanical design for new products and components using CAD software (Catia v5 is mandatory).
* Analysis & Calculations: Perform engineering analyses and calculations for critical design aspects. These include critical tolerance stack ups, thermal analysis and ultra-lightweight design.
* Prototyping & De-Risking: Initiate and support the prototyping and early testing to de-risk the key mechanical concepts and designs.
* Project Participation: Serve as the technical lead on major projects, coordinating activities with cross-functional teams (Electrical, Manufacturing, Supply chain).
* Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, including detailed drawings, BOMs and design review presentations.
* Supplier Management: Collaborate with external suppliers and manufacturers to optimize designs for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA), ensuring high-quality and cost-effective production.
* Mentorship: Provide guidance, training, and technical support to less experienced mechanical engineers.
* Standards & Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality procedures.
What you bring to the team:
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
* Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design and product development, ideally within a relevant industry (e.g., consumer electronics, aerospace, medical devices, automotive).
* Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in Catia v5. Proven experience with FEA tools and a strong understanding of material science, thermodynamics, and kinematics.
* Core Competencies: Demonstrated ability to take a product from concept through mass production.
* Expert knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, machining, casting, stamping).
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* You already have professional experience in the industry (UAV, consumer electronics, aerospace, medical devices, automotive).
* Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal.
* German language skills are welcome.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Your Benefits:
* Work with purpose: Your contribution to EFT Mobility will help to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable mobility.
* Young and Dynamic Community: Pursue a career you love as part of a young, dynamic, and fast-paced team with flat structures, quick communication, and a ton of daily learnings.
* Develop your career: Join us early on our mission and you will have the opportunity to develop into a leading position in our growing company and the industry. We offer an onboarding program for an ideal start, as well as, clear and personalized development paths.
* Vacation Days: Balance your professional and personal time with generous paid time off (30 days of paid leave a year) for full-time employees.
* Work-life Balance: We aim to provide you with an optimal balance between work and personal life through flexible work options. With your manager's approval, you can enjoy remote work days if your role allows it.
* Lunch Benefit: We promote healthy eating and the well-being of our employees with a monthly lunch budget.
* Mobility Benefit: With our mobility budget, we pay your “Germany Ticket” for work or personal use monthly.
* Language Courses: German isn’t your mother tongue? We sponsor German courses for you to quickly learn and integrate even more.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
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