Vacant job

Do you have CAD experience and want to combine design with practical production support? We are looking for a driven Mechanical Engineer for an exciting, security-cleared assignment in Karlskrona, where precision and initiative are highly valued.

About the role

This is a consultancy assignment, meaning you will be employed by Academic Work and work on-site for our client in Karlskrona. The position is full-time on-site at the client's premises, starting 2026-10-01 and initially extending to March 2027, with good prospects for extension.

In the role of Mechanical Engineer, you will enjoy a broad and varied daily routine in a high-tech environment. The team is characterized by high drive, strong social cohesion, and a desire to constantly improve and automate working methods. The role demands high standards of precision, structure, and control over your deliverables.

As the assignment is security-classified, Swedish citizenship and a passed security clearance are required before starting.

Responsibilities

You will work with a mix of ongoing support, administration, and pure development. Your main tasks include:

• Provide production support: Act as technical support for production and quickly resolve issues related to drawings and design.
• Manage change control: Update, correct, and quality-assure 3D models and technically complex manufacturing drawings.
• Drive new development: Design mechanical solutions and components from scratch using CAD.
• Plan and structure: Independently plan, execute, and take responsibility for your own design deliverables according to established frameworks.
• Drive improvements: Actively seek simplified working methods, with a special eye for opportunities within automation solutions.

We are looking for you who

• Engineering Degree: Completed university degree in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant field.
• Good practical knowledge of reading, interpreting, and producing technical 2D drawings, as well as working with 3D CAD (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, Catia, or similar).
• Basic to good practical knowledge in similar mechanical roles, such as design, change management (ECO/ECM), or production-proximity engineering.
• Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English, both verbal and written, as the role involves significant documentation and internal contact points.
• Ability to independently plan and execute tasks with a high degree of responsibility.
• Ability to undergo and pass a security clearance according to current security protection regulations.

It is an advantage if you have

• Basic or good knowledge of automation or experience in developing automated flows in design processes.
• Good practical knowledge of working in PDM or PLM systems (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter) for managing drawing documentation.

To succeed in the role, you have the following personal qualities:

• Adaptable
• Social
• Organized
• Stable
• Responsible

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position are sent to Academic Work.