Lead Design Engineer, HIP

Bodycote

Lead Design Engineer leading engineering behind cutting-edge HIP systems at Bodycote. Directing design, supplier management, and lifecycle support activities for global HIP hot zone systems.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeSurahammar • 🇸🇪 SwedenSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering design processes, particularly in mechanical design engineering, while effectively leading teams and managing projects to align with business goals and safety standards. Proficient in utilizing design tools and methodologies to ensure technical feasibility and compliance with industry standards.

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Engineering Design Process3D CAD ProficiencyTeam LeadershipSOLIDWORKS ExperienceDesign & Risk Reduction Techniques

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Design EngineeringFinite Element AnalysisDesign Data ControlComplex Mechanical ComponentsHeat TreatmentGas HandlingComplex ToolingDFMEAConfiguration ManagementPLM Principles

Soft Skills

Collaborative AttitudeSelf-MotivatedOrganisedProblem SolvingFlexible Approach

Industry Keywords

HIP SystemsSupplier ManagementLifecycle SupportDesign Functional ManagementSafety StandardsHeat & Mass TransferDesign Tool SetsPerformance ReviewsProject ManagementDocumentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the engineering behind cutting-edge HIP systems and shape the future of sustainable industrial innovation
Act as the senior technical authority, directing design, supplier management, delivery, commissioning and lifecycle support activities for design/make of global Bodycote HIP hot zone systems
Mentor and direct team members & conduct performance reviews
Implement structure & best practices in design functional management
Define & select appropriate design tool sets, and embed standards/guidelines
Ensure design data is correctly configuration controlled & managed using PLM principles
Manage projects, setting priorities, and ensuring work aligns with timelines, budgets and product performance expectations
Work with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams to align designs with business goals and documenting design decisions appropriately
Ensure solutions are technically & economically feasible, meeting safety/legal standards
Travel to HIP sites when needed to support production delivery, problem solving and improvement, and visit suppliers as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience of the engineering design process & disciplines over several years
Ability to read, write, and speak English and Swedish
Degree in mechanical design engineering or equivalent experience
Experience working with complex mechanical components & assemblies
Proficiency in 3D CAD, design data control, finite element analysis systems etc.
Good team player with collaborative attitude and a flexible approach
Self-motivated, organised and able to work under pressure to a schedule
Good problem solving skills, receptive to different viewpoints
Team leadership
Experience of SOLIDWORKS
Experience working with heat treatment, gas handling, & complex tooling
Understanding of gas behaviour, heat & mass transfer
Experience of design & risk reduction techniques like DFMEA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career progression opportunities within a global organisation
Exposure to international projects and change initiatives
A supportive, inclusive culture where your development matters
The opportunity to help shape the next chapter of our business