Principal Mechanical Designer

Founded in 2003, Nipromec Oy is an internationally operating project and consultancy company. We offer design and consulting services to various industrial sectors in Finland and abroad. Nipromec’s Finnish offices are in Rauma, Turku, Mikkeli and Helsinki. Nipromec also has offices in Sweden, Norway and Germany and is part of the internationally operating Vulcain Engineering Group. Vulcain Engineering Group operates in more than 25 countries and employs more than 7,500 experts. We are now looking for a PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL DESIGNER for our equipment delivery projects on a permanent basis. The place of work is one of our offices in Helsinki, Mikkeli, Pori, Rauma or Turku. Partial remote work is possible. The start date is 10/2026. In this role, you will work closely with the customer, participating in the design and delivery of customised lifting equipment, handling equipment and other special mechanical solutions. As Principal Designer, you will take a leading role in developing, designing and technically implementing customised mechanical equipment and lifting solutions. You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from concept development and design to manufacturing support and final delivery. Your responsibilities include: - Leading mechanical design activities and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget - Preparing technical requirements and specifications - Developing concepts and technical solutions for customised lifting and handling equipment - Participating in practical mechanical design alongside the design team using SolidWorks and PDM systems - Guiding design work with a focus on safety, manufacturability, functionality and compliance with applicable standards - Performing and checking structural calculations and mechanical dimensioning during design - Supporting sales teams with technical expertise and workload estimates - Mentoring and supporting other designers We expect you to have: - Several years of experience in designing mechanical equipment and machinery - Experience with lifting equipment, lifting accessories, material-handling systems or other heavy mechanical structures - Strong SolidWorks skills - Experience with structural calculations and static strength assessment - Experience with concept development and engineering design processes - Experience leading design work, engineering projects or engineering teams - Knowledge of design standards, including EN 1990, EN 13155 and EN 1090 - Fluent Finnish and English We also value: - Experience with FEM analysis tools - Experience in the nuclear, energy and marine industries - Knowledge of quality and safety requirements in highly regulated industries The selected person will undergo a limited security clearance. A successful security clearance is a condition of employment. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found, so please apply promptly. Please note that by applying for this position, all information you provide will be handled in accordance with our privacy notice. For further information about the position, contact Jukka Sorjonen, Head of the Plansor business unit at Nipromec Group, phone 0407766320. The Nipromec Group includes Nipromec Oy Ltd, Plansor Oy, N-Pro Resources Oy Ltd, Nipromec GmbH and Nipromec Sweden Ab. Nipromec has been audited by Bureau Veritas and is an ISO 9001/14001 and ISO 45001 company. In 2025, the Nipromec Group’s total revenue was approximately EUR 15 million. Vulcain Engineering Group, of which Nipromec is part, had revenue of approximately EUR 740 million in 2025. More information at www.nipromec.com.