Position: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Valls
At K-LAGAN, we are leaders in strategic technological solutions at an international level.
We work on high-impact projects, offering our employees the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally within a dynamic and inclusive culture. If you are passionate about technology and are looking for an environment where you can make a difference, we are looking for you.
The Mechanical Engineer (ME) is a key role within the Mechanical Engineering development process, responsible for leading and executing mechanical design activities across assigned projects throughout the full lifecycle, from RFQ/RFI and requirements definition through design release and production support.
This role is responsible for defining the mechanical architecture, ensuring compliance with technical requirements, and delivering robust, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions aligned with project timelines.
Main Responsibilities
Requirements Engineering
* Manage the full mechanical requirements lifecycle.
* Define, analyze, and clarify mechanical requirements with stakeholders.
* Resolve ambiguities in technical requirements through engineering discussions.
* Select appropriate materials and components according to mechanical specifications.
* Ensure implementation of customer and internal requirements before each design freeze milestone.
* Identify and escalate technical risks to the appropriate stakeholders.
* Review systemic technical issues impacting the project.
Design & Implementation
* Develop mechanical design solutions aligned with requirements, standards, and internal guidelines.
* Own and maintain the Mechanical Bill of Materials (BOM).
* Ensure timely delivery of mechanical outputs (BOMs, simulations, documentation, etc.).
* Define and coordinate engineering analyses such as FEA, thermal analysis, and design reviews.
* Ensure cost-optimized design and control deviations from target cost.
* Support design-to-cost initiatives and contribute to value engineering activities.
* Participate in concept and design reviews across development phases (DV, PV, production).
* Collaborate closely with suppliers and system architects to ensure up-to-date technical solutions.
* Initiate and participate in technical design reviews with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
* Support DFMEA activities and cross-functional engineering reviews.
* Evaluate feasibility of engineering changes and support change management processes.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of design guidelines and engineering best practices.
* Review and approve technical drawings ensuring consistency and compliance.
* Support benchmarking activities and integration of innovative ideas.
* Assist in reviewing documentation for production part approval processes (PPAP).
Gate Review, Problem Solving & Release
* Track and manage open technical issues and ensure proper resolution.
* Support problem resolution and root cause analysis activities.
* Participate in change management processes (engineering changes, requests, and modifications).
* Ensure mechanical readiness for project gate reviews and releases.
Mechanical Verification
* Support verification activities including DV/PV testing.
* Review and validate test results and engineering reports.
* Ensure mitigation of identified design or test failures.
* Support prototype evaluation and initial sample reviews.
* Contribute to thermal and system-level analysis in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Key Technical Skills
* Mechanical design of components and systems.
* Materials selection and application in engineering design.
* Thermodynamics and heat transfer principles.
* Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural validation.
* Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) understanding for design review.
* Prototyping and validation methodologies.
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes and industrialization.
* Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
* Understanding of automation and robotics in industrial environments.
* Knowledge of automotive or industrial standards (e.G., ISO, IATF, ASPICE, APQP-PPAP).
* Experience with engineering tools for requirements, configuration, and change management.
Soft Skills
* Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
* Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
* Effective communication skills in multidisciplinary environments.
* Ability to work in cross-functional and international teams.
* Strong time management and ability to work under tight deadlines.
* Adaptability to changing project needs and priorities.
* Conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills.
* Innovative mindset and continuous improvement orientation.
* Emotional intelligence and collaborative attitude.
Role Assignment
This role may be structured in different ways depending on project size:
* As a dedicated full-time Mechanical Engineer for large-scale projects.
* Combined with other engineering responsibilities in smaller teams.
* With delegation of specific responsibilities to function owners in complex programs.