SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Ingenn® is an independent Search House exclusively specialized in the identification and assessment of Engineers, Managers, and Executives for the Manufacturing and Industrial Production sector.

Client:

Ingenn® has been entrusted with identifying a Senior Mechanical Engineer for an important deep-tech start-up in Milan that develops and markets an innovative redox flow battery for energy storage, using abundant, low-cost materials.

Scope of responsibility:

• Leading the mechanical architecture of the stack: compression strategy, gasket design, structural components and hydraulic interfaces
• CAD management, technical drawings, tolerance strategy and bill of materials management for the stack and related assemblies
• Performing FEM/FEA by correlating models with test results, as well as conducting root cause analysis with a view to improving design
• Lead DFM/DFA by specifying and qualifying components (plastics/wet metals, seals, fittings, fasteners), ensuring compatibility and lifecycle reliability
• Collaborate with R&D, hydraulics and automation to align operational constraints with hardware limitations
• Support supplier development, production process definition and quality control

Core Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering development for medium/high pressure liquid systems (PhD years will also be considered if relevant)
• Strong experience with stack assemblies (compression, sealing, frames) and industrial product design
• Proven ability in design reviews, technical decisions and engineering documentation
• Experience with FEM/FEA tools and failure analysis
• Aptitude for teamwork, making independent decisions with respect to established priorities

Value-Added Skills:

• Experience with flow batteries or hydrogen systems
• Experience with chemical compatibility constraints (materials, sealing, corrosion, ageing)

Location:

Milan