Mechanical Design Engineer - Kinetic Systems

ph3Be at the forefront of designing and developing the kinematics and structures that form the very foundations of our kinetic installations. /h3pAt Leva, every project begins with a blank page. You will turn creative ideas into mechanical systems that can be manufactured, assembled, tested, transported, installed, and operated reliably in public spaces around the world. /ppThis is a hands-on mechanical design role for an engineer who enjoys unusual problems, rapid prototyping, close collaboration with fabrication and motion-control specialists, and seeing one-off systems operate at full scale. /ppThe position can be filled at mid or senior level. We will assess level through the scale and complexity of the systems you have owned, your technical judgment, design-review and supplier responsibility, risk management, validation scope, and support for other engineers. /ph3In this role you will: /h3ulliTranslate creative and project requirements into feasible mechanical concepts, kinematic layouts, dimensional studies, and first-order structural calculations. /liliTake mechanisms and mechanical subsystems from concept through detailed design, prototyping, testing, and release. /liliDesign structures, motion-transmission systems, linkages, guides, drive mechanisms, tooling, jigs, and fixtures. /liliIdentify technical risks early, compare design alternatives, and define the prototypes or tests needed to validate critical assumptions. /liliMake informed manufacturing and make-or-buy decisions based on performance, tolerance, quantity, cost, lead time, finish, and maintainability. /liliWork directly with suppliers to source standard and custom components, resolve technical questions, and ensure manufacturability and quality. /liliProduce clear manufacturing drawings, specifications, and accurate Bills of Materials that support traceable fabrication and assembly. /liliBuild and test prototypes using additive manufacturing and workshop processes, diagnose failures, and convert test results into design improvements. /liliSupport assembly, installation, and commissioning, define mechanical acceptance criteria, and verify that the finished system maintains the original design intent. /liliCollaborate with fabrication, creative-technology, embedded, motion-control, and project teams while owning the mechanical design and its interfaces. /liliAt mid level, independently own defined mechanisms or mechanical subsystems, present design options and risks, coordinate suppliers, and support the assembly and commissioning of the systems you design. /liliAt senior level, own the mechanical architecture of complete installations or major systems. Lead feasibility, technical trade-offs, design reviews, supplier strategy, risk management, validation, and mechanical root-cause analysis, while supporting the development of other engineers. /li /ulh3Must have: /h3ulliDemonstrated experience taking mechanisms, machines, or physical products through concept, detailed design, prototyping, testing, and release. /liliStrong capability in parametric 3D mechanical CAD. Experience with Fusion 360 or Inventor is useful, but strong users of comparable platforms are welcome. /liliPractical understanding of kinematics, mechanisms, motion transmission, structural sizing, materials, tolerances, and mechanical interfaces. /liliExperience producing manufacturing-ready drawings, specifications, and accurate BOMs. /liliSound DFM/DFA and manufacturing-process selection judgment across several relevant methods, such as CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, additive manufacturing, molding, or specialist processes. /liliHands-on experience with prototyping, assembly, functional testing, and mechanical root-cause analysis. /liliAbility to work pragmatically with suppliers, fabrication teams, assembly teams, and colleagues on site. /liliEnglish sufficient for technical collaboration and documentation, minimum B2. /liliWillingness to work primarily from Leva’s Turin workshop and travel for installation and commissioning according to project requirements. /li /ulh3Key skills: /h3ulliStrong practical engineering judgment, including the ability to work with incomplete or evolving requirements. /liliStructured problem-solving and the ability to distinguish assumptions, risks, and verified findings. /liliAbility to compare technical options and make pragmatic trade-offs between performance, cost, lead time, and reliability. /liliClear verbal and written communication with both technical and non-technical collaborators. /liliOwnership of documentation, quality, and delivery—not only the CAD design. /liliAdaptability without losing engineering rigor or traceability. /liliConstructive collaboration across disciplines, with the confidence to challenge decisions when technical evidence requires it. /liliExperience with surface-led geometry, kinetic installations, robotics, special machinery, exhibits, entertainment technology, or bespoke low-volume systems is useful but not required. /liliExperience mechanically integrating motors, actuators, transmissions, guides, sensor mounts, and cable management is a plus. Controls programming is not required. /liliKnowledge of GDT, tolerance-stack analysis, FEA, fatigue, reliability, machine safety, or design for maintainability is welcome but optional. /liliExperience with public-facing permanent installations, international suppliers, site work, or global commissioning is a plus. /li /ulpAs a reference, compensation for mid-level profiles typically starts at around €32,000 RAL + benefits package. For senior candidates with strong and directly relevant experience, the offer may increase up to €42,000 RAL + benefits package. /ppThat said, we are keen to keep the conversation open with talented people. Final compensation will be defined based on your experience, expertise, and the level of impact you could bring to Leva. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr