.**RESPONSIBILITES**:Lead Mechanical Engineer leads mechanical projects team and he/she is responsible for technical solutions and leading and coordination of work within dedicated project mechanical team. He/she is responsible for delivering a robust, proven and reliable mechanical solutions in required time, quality and cost.Reports to Application Leader based on assignment into particular project.Leads all PD tasks related to successful Job1 and profitable product in terms of mechanical engineering.Develops concepts for innovative products with regard to feasibility, cost, lifespan customer and legal requirements.Is responsible for mechanical BOM release & updates.Provides suggestions for creating and updating DFMEA.Cooperates with External and Internal customers and suppliers from first product concepts till J1 +90Cooperates at creation of DFMEA, CAE plan, DV plan, component test and certification in compliance with the CDP/VPDS/VBOS, customer specifications as well as legal requirements.Actively works within the team to support successful DV/PV and delivery of PPAP on time.Supports Technical Design Review (TDR) of given project. On request participate on TDR organized by other teams to provide feedback.Responsible for mechanical feasibility of the projects proven by checklist status.Participates in customer & quality audits for given products / projects if required.Scouts for innovation opportunities, cost optimizations and actively participates in DCRM sessions and participates in their implementation in the project.Participates in benchmarking and on the basis of the information gathered gives incentives to improve VLS standards.Provides technical support to new business development (i.E. VQF, BOM, presentation, feasibility)Mentors new PD engineersIn cooperation with VLS legislation team is responsive to develop technical solution without infringing of existing non-VLS Intellectual properties. In case new design solution is invented or used during product design process ensure that all required steps for Intellectual property protection of this new design solution are initiated.Prepares and shares given project Lessons LearnedPerforms other activities according to the superior's instructions, which do not contradict the positions of the positionIs working in compliance with prescription of safety and health protection ( BOZP ) & fire protection (PO); internal regulations and applicable legislation**EDUCATION REQUIREMENT(S)**:University degree in machinery or mechanical engineering**EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S)**:More than 3 years of experience in mechanical design, plastic injection technology and tool design knowledge.Experience with technical leading of small projects.Experience with team leading is advantage.Experience with technical presentations to customer and communication to customer on daily basis