Mechanical Engineer

We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Poznań or Cigacice!

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly.  At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.  

Join us and make a difference!

Your future team

You will be joining a team of 12 skilled engineers plus a manager, all working together on Waste and Abatement solutions. Our focus is on recycling and waste processing machines, as well as air purification equipment. Collaboration and innovation drive our success, and you’ll play a key role in shaping sustainable solutions for our factories worldwide.

What you will be doing

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be part of the development and implementation of melting installations in our factories worldwide. While some design work is involved, your role will focus on working with suppliers, specifying equipment, managing tenders, and overseeing implementation.

You will participate in a range of projects from small machine deliveries and engineering support on existing lines to large green field projects, installing complete production lines in an existing facility or rolling out new lines primarily in Europe, Asia and North America.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Defining technical requirements and specifications for melting furnaces and auxiliary equipment

• Analyzing issues, setting up requirements and in a mechanical perspective, reviewing technical 3D designs in AutoCad/Inventor.

• Identifying and collaborating with suppliers to source optimal solutions

• Preparing tender materials and participating in procurement processes

• Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best quality and value

• Supervising installation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of new technologies

• Ensuring compliance with global regulations and safety standards

• Providing support and service after implementation to maintain operational excellence

• Traveling to Europe, North America, and Asia (60 - 100 days/year) to meet with suppliers, oversee project implementation, and ensure smooth commissioning

What you bring

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenge of driving projects from concept to completion. You are proactive, results-oriented, and have strong problem-solving skills. While design experience is valuable, this role is best suited for someone who enjoys working closely with suppliers and managing project execution.

Additionally, you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (machine design, thermodynamics, environmental or related field) or Mechatronics

• 3+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer, ideally with exposure to industrial equipment, power plants, or similar industries

• Strong skills in defining technical specifications and working with suppliers

• Experience with procurement, tenders, and technical negotiations (nice to have)

• Familiarity with Office 365, including SharePoint

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English

What we offer

By joining our team, you become a part of the people-centric work environment of a Danish company. We offer you a competitive salary, permanent contract after the probation period, development package, team building events, activity-based office in Poznan’s city center in the new prestigious office building – Nowy Rynek. The building is recognized as a building without barriers, which means that it is fully adapted to the needs of people with disabilities. 

Our compensation package on employment contracts includes:    

• An office-first approach: home office is available up to 2 days per week

• Adaptable Hours: start your workday anytime between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM

• Home office subsidy 

• Private Medical Care 

• Multikafeteria MyBenefit 

• Wellbeing program 

• Extra Day Off for voluntary activities 

… and while in the office you can also use modern office space with beautiful view and high standard furniture, bicycle parking facilities & showers, chill-out rooms with PlayStation, football table, pool table, board games, subsidized canteen with delicious food & fruit. 

Interested? 

If you recognize yourself in this profile and challenge, we kindly invite you to apply with CV written in English.

Who we are  

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive.  We are a global company with more than 12,200 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.    

Sustainability is central to our business strategy.  ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water.  Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the ROCKWOOL Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.     

Diverse and Inclusive Culture  

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard.  We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.  

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us.  In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”.  This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.