Vacant job

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a global automotive company in Södertälje, Stockholm.

Start is in August 2026, with a 2-year fixed-term contract initially, with the possibility of extension thereafter.

The role involves design and development activities throughout the product lifecycle, including concept development, engineering changes, prototype coordination, verification activities, and maintenance of defence-specific technical specifications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to both ongoing development projects and continuous product improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform design and development work within chassis engineering for defence vehicle applications.

• Drive and coordinate engineering change orders (ECOs) throughout the development process.

• Conduct requirement analysis and support concept development activities.

• Produce and maintain technical drawings and design documentation.

• Coordinate prototype orders and support verification of design functionality.

• Participate in project meetings to monitor progress, align stakeholders, and establish project targets.

• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to customer-reported deviations and internal testing findings.

• Contribute engineering expertise in deviation handling and problem-solving activities.

• Maintain and update defence-specific technical specifications impacted by legislation changes or product updates from core vehicle platforms.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, testing, and project management teams to ensure successful project execution.

Education & Technical Skills:

• Relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.

• Strong experience working within vehicle or chassis development environments.

• Experience from product development is required.

• Knowledge of the following systems and tools:

• OAS

• New 3DEXPERIENCE

• CATIA V5 / ENOVIA

• KS

• FRAS

Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience in product development and design engineering.

• Experience working with technical requirements, concept development, and engineering change management.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working in complex technical development projects.

Meritorious Qualifications:

• Fluent Swedish language skills.

• C driver's license.

• Previous experience within defence-related vehicle development.

• Practical experience and technical knowledge of vehicle chassis systems, such as engines, axles, driveline components, frame structures, pneumatic systems, and related vehicle hardware.

• Hands-on experience working with vehicles, prototypes, testing, or workshop environments is considered a strong advantage.

This is a full-time consultant position in Stockholm through Incluso. Start is in August 2026, with a 2-year fixed-term contract initially.

Please submit your CV as soon as possible since we will review the applications on an ongoing basis.

For more information about this role, please contact Kanika Singhal, recruiter at Incluso.