VR Group

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Last seen Oct 4

Posted Sep 3 · 31 days ago

Lead Designer

Helsinki
OnsiteFinlandFull-time, Senior
Estimated €2,990 - €3,580
At a glance

We’re seeking a Lead Designer to drive the technical design of rail vehicle projects at VR FleetCare. Requires an engineering degree (DI/AMK) and strong collaboration skills. English and Finnish proficiency mandatory; Swedish is a plus.

Original job description

Lead Designer for VR FleetCare’s technical design team based in Helsinki. You will guide technical execution to ensure compliance with requirements and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires an engineering degree (DI or AMK) and experience in technical design, plus strong collaboration, coordination, and documentation skills. You will also mentor designers and liaise with suppliers. The position can be tailored to the candidate’s experience. The team operates across the Nordic-Baltic region and focuses on rail vehicle modernization and multi-brand maintenance projects.

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Skills & Technologies
Engineering SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeDocumentation SkillsTeam CollaborationSchematic And Mechanical Design Knowledge
How this salary compares
Estimated €2,990 - €3,580Est. take-home €2,373 - €2,695

Estimated from 4,274 comparable listings

52% below senior roles
€2,990€6,575 median€9,480
Monthly salary comparison for Lead Designer
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
senior roles€4,000 per month€6,575 per month€10,000 per month
This offer€2,990 per month€3,285 per month€3,580 per month
Responsibilities
  • Lead the technical design phase of rail vehicle projects
  • Ensure solutions meet technical and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with procurement, production units, and suppliers
  • Develop design processes with colleagues
  • Report to the design manager
Requirements
  • Engineering degree (DI or AMK)
  • Experience in technical design
  • Ability to guide designers and coordinate with partners
  • Strong collaboration and documentation skills
  • Proficiency in design software and Microsoft Office
  • Finnish and English fluency; Swedish is an asset
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VR Group · 8 open roles
Top locations (all time): Helsinki, Finland · 27 · Oulu, Finland · 8 · Tampere, Finland · 4 · +12 other locations
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Tampere, Finland4
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Kotka, Finland1
Kirkkonummi, Finland1
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Stockholm, Sweden1
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Electrical Designer1
Service Staff1
System Specialist1
Internship for Bus Driver Trainee1
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Production Planner1
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Compensation and Benefits Specialist1
Product Manager1
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Legal Expert1
Financial Controller1
Project Engineer1
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Sales Manager1
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Current role-level mix at VR Group on JobCrawls
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