Senior Mechanical Engineer / Technical Lead Cab & Chassis
About this role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer / Technical Lead who wants to work with advanced vehicle development within cab and chassis exterior systems. In this role, you will play a key part in driving technical solutions from early concept phase all the way to serial production, working closely with cross-functional teams.
Your responsibilities:
Lead and contribute to the development of cab and chassis exterior components for heavy vehicles
Act as design owner for plastic, sheet metal, and mixed-material components throughout the full development lifecycle
Develop injection-moulded and vacuum-formed plastic parts, as well as sheet metal structures, including brackets and mounting solutions
Drive concept development, prototyping, and validation activities
Collaborate closely with Styling, Ergonomics, Simulation, Purchasing, Production, and Manufacturing Engineering
Ensure designs meet DFM/DFA, quality, cost, and serviceability requirements
Lead and participate in design reviews and technical decision-making
Work with suppliers on tooling development, manufacturing readiness, and serial production
Contribute to modular and platform-based product development
We would like you to have:
BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Several years of experience within automotive product development, preferably in cab, chassis, or exterior systems
Strong hands-on experience in:
Injection-moulded plastic components
Vacuum-formed plastics
Sheet metal design and brackets
Experience working across the full product lifecycle: concept → prototype → verification → series production
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and production constraints
Experience working in large organizations with multiple stakeholders
Experience with CATIA V5 and ENOVIA VPM
It is meritorious if you have:
Experience with CREO and/or Windchill
Experience working in structured OEM PLM environments
Experience with modular or platform-based product developm