Lead Design Engineer HIP
About Bodycote
At Bodycote, we’re more than the world’s leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services. We’re a people business at heart. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability shapes everything we do. With a global footprint and a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Sustainability is central to our future. We’re on an ambitious journey to reduce our environmental impact through advanced technologies, smarter processes, and ongoing innovation, with our teams around the world playing a key role in making that happen.
The Role
As Lead Design Engineer you will act as the senior technical authority, directing design, supplier management, delivery, commissioning and lifecycle support activities for design/make of global Bodycote HIP hot zone systems. Leading the design engineering team entails directing project management from concept to internal customer handover, and ensuring high-quality, consistent outputs on time and within budget. In addition, you will ensure alignment of design with business goals and become a specialist in holistic HIP system behaviour. You report to Head of Engineering, HIP Europe.
The key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
Mentoring and directing team members & conducting performance reviews etc.Implementing structure & best practices in design functional managementDefine & select appropriate design tool sets, and embed standards/guidelinesEnsure design data is correctly configuration controlled & managed using PLM principlesManaging projects, setting priorities, and ensuring work aligns with timelines, budgets and product performance expectations.Working with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams to align designs with business goals and documenting design decisions appropriatelyEnsure solutions are technically & economically feasible, meeting safety/legal standardsTravel to HIP sites when needed to support production delivery, problem solving and improvement, and visit suppliers as necessary
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who brings
Strong experience of the engineering design process & disciplines - min 5 yearsAbility to read, write, and speak English and SwedishDegree in mechanical design engineering or equivalent experienceExperience working with complex mechanical components & assembliesProficiency in 3D CAD, design data control, finite element analysis systems etc.Good team player with collaborative attitude and a flexible approachSelf-motivated, organised and able to work under pressure to a scheduleGood problem solving skills, receptive to different viewpoints
Advantageous Characteristics
Team leadershipExperience of SOLIDWORKSExperience working with heat treatment, gas handling, & complex toolingUnderstanding of gas behaviour, heat & mass transferExperience of design & risk reduction techniques like DFMEA
What’s In It For You
Career progression opportunities within a global organisationExposure to international projects and change initiativesA supportive, inclusive culture where your development mattersThe opportunity to help shape the next chapter of our businessCompetitive salary and benefits package
Location & Work Pattern
This role is a full time, permanent position based in Surahammar, with hybrid expectations. Some travel is required depending on business needs.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to join Bodycote and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with us.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and ethnic origin. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.