Mechanical Engineer Automotive
Content + Source + Freshness • 18 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to significant project responsibilities and a strong focus on cutting-edge automotive technology.
- Involvement in high-impact automotive projects
- Support for continuous professional development
- Collaborative and innovative engineering environment
Pros
- Engagement in innovative automotive engineering projects
- Diverse responsibilities across multiple engineering domains
- Opportunities for continuous learning and skills development
Cons
- Possibly high-pressure environment with project deadlines
- Role may require substantial teamwork in dynamic settings
- Potentially challenging work-life balance due to project demands
Who it's for
Mid to Senior-level • On-site or hybrid
Good fit
- Experienced mechanical engineers with a focus on automotive
- Professionals looking to engage in innovative engineering
- Candidates eager to develop and diversify their technical skills
Not recommended for
- Recent graduates without hands-on automotive experience
- Individuals seeking less dynamic work environments
- Candidates uncomfortable with teamwork and collaboration demands
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Welcome to Akkodis
At #Akkodis, we’re a diverse team of 50,000+ engineers and digital experts, operating across 30 locations worldwide. From training teams to delivering projects, our Smart Industry experts create new value for businesses across the world. United by our passion for talent and technology, our colleagues bring their diversity of experience, skills, and insights together to deliver 360° capabilities to our partners. This is how we make the incredible happen, every day.
Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer looking to take ownership of impactful projects in the automotive industry? We’re seeking multiple engineers with different expertise areas to join diverse projects. Join us and contribute to cutting-edge developments across vehicle cooling, thermal management, noise encapsulation, high-voltage fan design, valve systems, and more for next-generation commercial vehicles.
What you'll be doing as a Mechanical Engineer:
- Taking ownership of component design and development projects in the commercial vehicle sector
- Developing concepts and layouts with 3D modeling and drawings
- Collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams
- Creating and managing technical documentation such as TRS and TPRS
- Applying DFSS methodologies (DFMEA, HDA, reliability, safety reviews)
- Supporting purchasing and RFI processes
Your specific role will align with your experience - here are some of the key project areas you might support:
Transmission Cooling: Lead the development of cooling systems for transmissions including coolant pipes and flexible mountings, ensuring manufacturability and assembly alignment.
Engine Encapsulation: Develop improved noise encapsulation solutions to reduce exterior and interior noise, including concept layouts and supplier specification alignment.
❄️ Cooling Installation & Fan: Design the engine cooling installation with coolant and air lines, including fan integration and routing of hoses to support vehicle performance.
Thermal Management Module & Heat Exchanger: Drive development of liquid-liquid thermal management modules and heat exchangers for electric and hybrid vehicles in a global development context.
⚡ High Voltage (HV) Fan: Lead the design and packaging of high voltage cooling fans for electrified vehicles, coordinating technical requirements globally.
Multivalve / Valve Arrays / Heat Pump Valve: Develop complex valve systems for thermal management in BEV and PHEV platforms, ensuring reliability and manufacturability.
What you need to be successful as a Mechanical Engineer:
- 3+ years Mechanical or Automotive Engineering experience
- Proficiency in NX and TeamCenter CAD/PLM tools
- Solid experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies, including DFMEA, Reliability Validation, and Safety Design Reviews
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers, purchasing, and cross-functional teams
- English proficiency for working in an international environment
- Experience with vehicle thermal and/or acoustic systems and mechatronics is a plus
Why join us?
From day one, you'll benefit from:
- A salary that matches your knowledge and experience
- Up to 36 vacation days to recharge your battery
- Flexibility to work from home 3-4 days a week
- A bike scheme and corporate fitness plan to keep you moving
- A strong pension scheme and collective health insurance
- Year-round team events, knowledge sessions, and social activities
- Personalized development: training, courses, and coaching
- Growth opportunities aligned with your ambitions
But that’s just the beginning - the real excitement starts in your day-to-day work:
Shape the future of mobility: Contribute to innovative engineering projects that support cleaner, quieter and more efficient commercial vehicles.
Collaborate across borders: Work with international teams, suppliers, and partners in a high-tech, globally connected environment.
里 Tackle complex engineering puzzles: Solve multidisciplinary challenges in thermal systems, encapsulation, and electrification components.
Grow your career with purpose: Expand your technical and project skills while contributing to sustainable automotive innovation.
Make an impact across domains: Whether it's cooling, noise reduction, or electrification, you’ll help optimize key systems for next-gen vehicles.
Are you ready to accelerate your career and make an impact in automotive engineering? Apply now!
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