Mechanical Systems Architect (f/m/div.)

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Published
May 18, 2026
Location
Ovar, Portugal
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Mechanical Systems Architect (f/m/div.): our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role: Design and lead development of high-precision mechanical systems for industrial, medical and defense applications, translating system requirements into manufacturable products.
  • The Person: Lead mechanical design and industrialization efforts, perform structural and thermal analyses, oversee prototype manufacturing and reliability testing, and mentor junior engineers.
  • Requirements: The role requires proficiency in CAD software (CREO or equivalent), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), DFMEA, tolerance analysis and knowledge of injection molding, sheet metal and high-precision machining.

Job Description

Company Description

The Keenfinity Group delivers professional communication and security solutions that connect and protect people and assets. Following its carve-out from the Bosch Group in mid-2025, it operates as independent company within the portfolio of European investment firm Triton. The Group’s four Businesses include Audio delivering professional communication products of the globally renowned brands Bosch, Electro-Voice, Dynacord, RTS and Telex, IQSIGHT Video Systems, Radionix Intrusion & Access, and KEENFINITY Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). In fiscal year 2025, the group generated revenues of over €1 billion and employed approximately 4,000 people across more than 40 countries.

Job Description

Your contribution to something big:

  • Technical definition and creation of complex mechanical concepts, ensuring that system requirements are translated into high-precision mechanical designs.
  • Lead mechanical design with a focus on functionality, industrialization, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring strict alignment with the rigorous performance targets required for industrial, medical and defense applications.
  • Conduct structural integrity, thermal management, and manufacturability analyses, using methods and tools such as tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis, DFMEA,  to ensure maximum design robustness and safety.
  • Oversee the design and manufacturing of prototypes, conducting intensive reliability testing and technical validation throughout different development stages to meet application requirements and industry standards, including shock, vibration, fatigue, thermal and environmental requirements.
  • Work within multidisciplinary and cross-site teams, sharing technical expertise through design reviews.
  • Contribute to engineering best practices and design standards.
  • Mentor Junior Engineers.

 

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

  • Enineering domain are valued.
  • 10 years of experience in the development and industrialization of complex products.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (CREO or equivalent).
  • Proficiency with state-of-the-art development techniques and the capability to validate designs through analytical calculations and simulations (FEA).
  • Deep understanding of diverse manufacturing processes, including injection molding, sheet metal, and high-precision machining.
  • Background in mechanical kinematics/dynamics and/or precision mechanics is valued.
  • Knowledge of materials and related manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with product and material certification.
  • Experience in medical or defense

 

Additional Information

Our benefits include

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system (3 days at the office)

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy and general clinic)

🍽️ Canteen

🅿️ Free parking lot

🏋️ Sports and health related activities (gym) 

📚 Training opportunities (i.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and products

🌍All our positions are open to people with disability

 

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At Keenfinity we don’t just build innovative solutions — we shape a smarter, more connected world through technology.

We value different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences and we’re committed to growing, learning, and celebrating success as one team. Everyone is welcome here — we foster an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and encouraged to be their authentic self.

Keenfinity is an equal opportunity employer, offering equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer support, if needed. When everyone has a chance to contribute, we all do better.

Key Skills
? Key Skills in dark blue have been inferred based on similar industry roles
CREO Finite Element Analysis (FEA) DFMEA Tolerance Analysis Injection Molding Sheet Metal Manufacturing High-precision Machining

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