Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with strong SolidWorks expertise to join a Ukrainian engineering company that is part of an international holding. The role focuses on designing specialized machinery for ammunition and energetics handling, creating detailed assembly drawings for complex press-type equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed 2D assembly drawings and 3D SolidWorks models for complex mechanical systems, especially press-type machinery.
• Translate paper-based drawings into accurate digital models and build complete machine models from concept to production.
• Integrate purchased and off-the-shelf components, manage BOMs, and apply DFM/DFA principles to optimise manufacturability.
• Perform strength, stability and durability calculations using analytical and FEM methods, and optimise mass and dimensions.
• Prepare full technical documentation packages (specifications, technological maps, BOMs, assembly instructions, product passports) compliant with ESKD, GOST, ISO, ASME.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, safety, procurement and electronics teams, participate in design reviews, prototype testing and certification.
• Travel within Ukraine to evaluate existing machinery, modernise solutions, and conduct root‑cause analysis of failures.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of professional mechanical design experience with a strong portfolio of complex assemblies.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (modeling, assemblies, drawings, PDM) and AutoCAD.
• Solid understanding of engineering drawing standards (ESKD, GOST, ISO, ASME) and DFM, tolerance analysis, GD&T.
• Professional working proficiency in English for technical documentation and communication.

Required skills

• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD
• Engineering drawing standards (ESKD, GOST, ISO, ASME)
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and GD&T
• Finite element analysis (FEA) and strength calculations
• BOM management and component integration
• 3D printing and composite material knowledge