Design Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
Make your mark on the future. Accelerate your career with Trelleborg and start shaping industry from the inside. Who we are Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry in the world. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. At Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure, we go beyond service, building lasting partnerships with engineers, contractors, and owners to deliver long-term solutions that make a real impact. About the Role As a Design Engineer, you will play an important role in developing innovative, practical and commercially effective technical solutions that meet our customers’ needs. Working closely with our Sales and Project Management teams, you will provide technical expertise throughout the customer journey, from understanding requirements and developing design proposals to supporting the successful delivery of projects. Your role will include preparing technical proposals, design reports, calculations and drawings, as well as advising on complex technical requirements and supporting key customer discussions. You will also work closely with customers, internal teams and manufacturing partners to resolve technical challenges and ensure projects are delivered successfully. Beyond day-to-day projects, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our long-term growth by taking ownership of the technical aspects of innovation projects, product improvements and new business initiatives. About your responsibilities Analyze customers’ technical needs and develop proposals outlining how the organization’s products and services can meet these needs and be integrated and implemented with the customer’s existing systems and equipment Advise sales team on technical requirements and feasibility of products/services to meet customer’s needs and suggest alternative solutions when appropriate Estimate the costs, resources, time, and technical requirements of modifying, configuring, and installing the organization’s products and services to meet customer needs Creating product design for existing product lines, finding a technical solution Generate 3D models and drawings (design drawings and production drawings) Place RfQ's at contract manufacturers Liaise with contract manufacturers to ensure that products and services are modified, configured, and installed according to customer needs Visiting clients alone or with Sales to address technical scope Respond to more complex customer questions and troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve technical problems that arise during or after implementation Deliver technical presentations to customers and respond to more complex technical questions regarding the organization’s product, system or service Perform FEA simulation and prepare simulation reports Peer review of design documentation and drawings of new products Generation of technical design documentation Making commercial tradeoffs along with Sales Technical scope of innovation projects in dedicated focus segments What you bring Minimum BSc. Degree in Engineering from a Top-100 University (Times Higher Education Ranking - Subject Engineering) Excellent command of the English language in word and writing Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office and drawing programs such as Autocad, SolidWorks and preferably FEM (Abaqus) Minimum of 3-5 years work experience as a (design) engineer or similar role with a technical background - experience in engineering, demonstrating a track record of successful project completion Comfort with domestic and international travel up to approximately 75 (~20%) calendar days per year Competencies we value Customer focus Design skills Simulation based design and analysis Technical knowledge Innovation mindset Prototyping Commercial sensitivity Teamwork Quality focus Documentation management Adaptability Communication Continuous learning Problem solving Strong writing skills Our Offer and Benefits A responsible and results-oriented task in an internationally active industrial company We provide an encouraging environment offering growth within the company while investing in your training/education Family and congenial working atmosphere with modern equipment Very attractive competitive compensation package Generous annual leave Social and charity events participation Flexible working environment with hybrid structure International travel across a range of locations Application process Are you the person we're looking for? Apply now and become part of our team. Don't delay, send us your application to explore a career at Trelleborg! Trelleborg is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take pride in the diversity of our employees, valuing the special experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. The ability to develop ground-breaking technologies is one of our key assets and our people make it happen. We provide an encouraging environment which offers growth within the company while investing in employee training/education. Our facility is a close and friendly community which allows you to brainstorm your ideas with other colleagues. We encourage applications from people of all nationalities, religions, genders, sexual identities, different ages and people with disabilities. At Trelleborg our people are #shapingindustryfromtheinside Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?
Core Responsibilities
Develop customer-focused engineering solutions, including technical proposals, calculations, design reports, 3D models, drawings, and simulation reports. Advise Sales and customers on technical feasibility, resolve implementation challenges, coordinate with contract manufacturers, and contribute to product improvements and innovation projects.
Requirements
Requires a BSc in Engineering from a university ranked in the Times Higher Education top 100 for Engineering, 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience, and excellent written and spoken English. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and design software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks, preferably with FEM experience using Abaqus, and be comfortable with approximately 20 travel days per year.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Annual Leave
- Training and Education
- Flexible Working Environment
- Hybrid Working Structure
- Modern Equipment
- Social and Charity Events
About Trelleborg Group
Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
We are committed to protecting the essential. Our solutions are designed with a purpose—to protect people, to ensure the reliability of industrial equipment, to secure key infrastructure like water networks, ports and energy facilities, and to contribute to a low-carbon, sustainable future. In 2025, the Trelleborg Group had annual sales of approximately SEK 34 billion in around 40 countries. The Group comprises three business areas: Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Trelleborg Medical Solutions. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stock Exchange since 1964 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap.