R&D Mechanical Project Leader

Fortil is an engineering consulting group active across Europe since 2009.We support our partners in the success of their technical projects across various sectors such as Industry, IT, and Care.Today, we are more than 2,500 employees across 11 countries.Working with us means being part of an ambitious team, within a multicultural and international environmentOur ambition is to help build a more responsible, supportive, and inclusive world for our employees and clients.we are seeking a passionate and experienced R&D Mechanical Project Leader to join our dynamic team in Vercelli. You will drive the development of cutting-edge products from concept to market, working closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure technical excellence and project success.Your Mission Lead technical exchanges supported by design tools (CAD, simulation, statistical analysis) to proactively derive pragmatic solutions in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Build, monitor, and maintain project plans, budgets, and action plans within your area of responsibility. Manage the complete development lifecycle of new products and modifications to existing products, engaging with all relevant internal and external stakeholders. Prepare comprehensive Design History File (DHF) packages and contribute to Device Master Record (DMR) documentation in partnership with Operations. Collaborate with Operations to define manufacturing processes and tools. Support prototype manufacturing, ensuring timely execution of risk mitigation activities. Provide technical expertise and assistance to production, including research of alternative sources, product disposition, and change management. Lead the design transfer process and support product ramp-up, including training of involved teams. Design mechanical components and sub-assemblies using Creo and manage data via PDM Link. Define and execute product/component qualification plans. Lead the development of components and sub-assemblies with suppliers, ensuring quality and compliance. Participate in risk management activities and contribute to technical files for regulatory submissions. Foster and support processes like reverse engineering, feasibility studies, techno bricks, patent and standard watch. Promote and deploy a proactive continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to optimize cost, manufacturability, performance, and reliability. Your Profile Mechanical Engineer (Master’s degree or equivalent preferred). 5+ years of experience in mechanical development, including design, validation, and industrialization, preferably in medical device projects. Solid experience in project management fundamentals (WBS, scheduling, budgeting, tracking). Proven ability to autonomously navigate organizational structures, processes, and product portfolios. Expertise in Mechanical Component Design (Creo, PDM Link) and Material Knowledge. Familiarity with Medical Device Standards and regulatory requirements. Strong skills in writing specifications and test plans in English. Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies. Experience in monitoring internal and external activities. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Why Fortil?Although we are currently experiencing significant growth, the high standards of our projects and hiring remain as demanding as ever.Quality will always come before quantity—excellence is our top priorityWe aim to become the largest independent engineering group in Europe, working to serve future generations.To achieve this, our operating model is based on four fundamental pillars: Profitable performance Skilled engineers Efficient organization Social responsibility Apply now and join us to be part of a truly unique model