Mechanical Lead Engineer

Capgemini·Madrid, Spain

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Capgemini doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Lead-level role.

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About the role

Capgemini Engineering, a global leader in engineering services, brings together teams of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's most innovative companies unlock their potential and contribute to a better future. From autonomous vehicles to wildfire solutions, our experts in digital technologies and software develop unique R&D and engineering services across all industries.

Join our team and advance your career in a company with growth opportunities, where you can make a difference and no two days are the same.

What you'll do

We are looking to hire Mechanical Lead Engineers to lead mechanical design and industrialization activities within a highly complex industrial project. You will play a key role in technical decision-making, coordinating engineering teams, and liaising with clients and project stakeholders.

You will act as the technical reference for the mechanical area, ensuring the quality of developed solutions and maintaining consistency across the design, manufacturing, and product validation phases.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Lead design and development activities for machinery and complex mechanical systems.
  • Review and validate mechanical design architectures.
  • Coordinate technical teams and provide support to design engineers.
  • Prioritize and coordinate the resolution of technical issues.
  • Lead periodic technical reviews and ensure project objectives are met.
  • Approve CAD releases and relevant engineering changes.
  • Ensure proper integration of complex mechanical subassemblies.
  • Ensure the application of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) criteria.
  • Perform tolerance analyses and advanced application of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
  • Coordinate product industrialization activities.
  • Manage technical relationships with suppliers and collaborate on resolving manufacturing issues.
  • Maintain technical communication with clients and key stakeholders.
  • Ensure technical consistency across design, manufacturing, validation, and production.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in engineering methodologies and processes.

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
  • Proven experience in industrial machinery design and product development.
  • Experience in integrating complex mechanical subassemblies.
  • Advanced knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
  • Experience applying DFM and DFA methodologies.
  • Knowledge of industrialization and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience in managing and resolving technical issues.
  • Experience coordinating engineering teams and providing technical leadership.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools and product lifecycle management (PLM) environments.
  • Experience in technical supplier management.
  • English level B2 or higher.
  • Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Nice to have

Valuable:

  • Experience in highly complex technological industrial projects.
  • Knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes.
  • Experience in product validation and production launch.
  • Certifications related to project management or technical leadership.
  • Experience in international and multidisciplinary environments.

What you'll get

  • A collaborative and multicultural work environment, highly valued by our teams.
  • Wellbeing HUB, with initiatives focused on physical, emotional, and mental wellness.
  • Flexible work model with adaptable hours, early finish on Fridays, and summer schedule depending on the project.
  • Access to ongoing training, certifications, and leading learning platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, Pluralsight, Harvard Manager Mentor, and Education First.
  • Flexible compensation plan and social benefits including health insurance, restaurant card, transportation, childcare, and other services.
  • International mobility programs such as FlexAbroad, allowing you to work temporarily from another country.
  • Participation in sustainability, inclusion, equality, and corporate volunteering initiatives.

Additional information

We value all applications and offer on-site, online, and certified training. Even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements, we want to meet you!

Our Equality Plan and Code of Ethics guarantee inclusive, discrimination-free processes, fostering talent in an accessible, multicultural environment for people with disabilities (we positively value holding a disability certificate).

Capgemini is a global partner for business and technology transformation, helping organizations accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, creating tangible impact for both companies and society. We are a responsible and diverse group, with operations in more than 50 countries. Our clients trust our ability to combine strategy, design, and engineering, driven by leading technologies and deep industry expertise.

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About the company

Capgemini

Capgemini

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