Mechanical Designer (Konstrukteur)

Company Overview

Groupe ADF is an internationally oriented group with a human-sized approach, employing 5,100 staff across four continents. The company plays a significant role in supporting industrial enterprises through engineering, production, and maintenance solutions across five key sectors: Mobility, Energy, Materials, Technology, and Health & Well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Design complex mechanical assemblies and structures, such as tools, special machines, platforms, and lifting devices.
• Produce 2D manufacturing and assembly drawings, cutting lists, with precise functional and manufacturable dimensions including geometric tolerances.
• Expertly use CATIA V5 for sheet metal design, surface modeling, and drafting tasks.
• Apply functional dimensioning methodologies and incorporate standard norm and off-the-shelf components.
• Utilize in-depth mechanical engineering knowledge, especially in material science, welding, joining techniques, heat treatment, and strength theory.
• Handle measurement technology and laser measurement systems effectively.
• Analyze client specifications to develop fitting and alternative design solutions.
• Participate actively in design meetings and reviews with clients.
• Evaluate and verify external 3D designs, technical documents, and drawings.
• Independently prioritize tasks to meet deadlines reliably.

Candidate Profile

• Completed university degree (Diploma, Bachelor, or Master) in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or Construction Technology.
• Strong expertise in custom machine construction, assembly technologies, and standard mechanical components.
• Desirable experience in design calculation and dimensioning of constructions.
• Familiarity with design and compliance standards aligned with Machinery Directive is advantageous.
• Prior extensive work experience—at least seven years—in mechanical engineering design of industrial machinery within engineering environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary project teams and enthusiasm for complex technical challenges.
• High commitment to quality standards and goal-oriented results.
• Fluent written and spoken German with confident technical communication skills is essential.

What We Offer

• Permanent employment contract.
• 30 calendar days of annual leave.
• Public transportation ticket for Hamburg (HVV), seasonal performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to contribute to building a company within a corporate group.
• Office located in Hamburg-Finkenwerder with opportunities for remote work from home.
• International corporate culture fostering a strong team spirit.
• Continuous training and professional development prospects.