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Job vacancy

Mechanical engineer or mechanical technician (construction technology) (m/f/x) /Parental leave replacement initially limited to one year)

25/06/2024 | Ahlen, Germany | Full-time

Welcome to LEIFELD! We are an internationally successful medium-sized company in the field of machine tool manufacturing. Our brand LEIFELD has been a guarantee for quality and innovation for more than a century. We have good reasons that will convince you to join our team!

Your area of responsibility

  • Development and design of mechanical assemblies and new machines, taking into account cost optimisation in the use of materials, purchased parts, procurement, production and assembly
  • Creating pipe designs in SolidWorks with the Routing & Piping module
  • Provision and approval of digital production specifications
  • Independent creation of assembly and machine designs
  • Carrying out calculations for machine and component design
  • Co-operation with the project managers responsible for process engineering, hydraulics, electrical engineering, documentation, project management and sales
  • Technical support for machine assembly

Your profile

  • Successfully completed training as a mechanical engineer specialising in design engineering, preferably with initial experience in the design of machine tools or special machines or
  • Completed mechanical engineering technician training with a focus on design and several years of practical experience in the field of development and design
  • Knowledge of the 3D CAD system SolidWorks 2020 or higher and previous knowledge of vocational training in a metalworking profession is desirable
  • Confident handling of MS Office applications,
  • Knowledge of a CAD database, the PDM system Profile and the ERP system AMS would be desirable
  • Analytical and goal-orientated way of working
  • Ability to work independently and autonomously
  • Very good knowledge of German and good knowledge of English as well as an unlimited right to work in Germany are required

Good reasons for Global Metal Forming Group

  • You can expect an interesting and responsible job within an internationally successful medium-sized company
  • Temporary position (initially for 1 year) due to a parental leave replacement
  • We offer attractive conditions and framework conditions
  • You can look forward to working in a dynamic environment with a good working atmosphere

Your contact

Kirsten Thormann-Beiske


Interested to join us?

We look forward to receiving your application! Please send your documents by e-mail to our human resources department:

bewerbung@leifeldms.com