{"id":2274925,"url":"https://alion.io/job/kk-group-lead-mechanical-engineer-power-backup-systems-mf","title":"Lead Mechanical Engineer - Power Backup Systems M/F","company":{"id":2049846,"name":"KK Group","domain":"kkgroup.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/kkgroup-com","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Talentsoft","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Szczecin, Poland"],"countries":["PL"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":48000,"max_usd":99000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":11},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"ANSYS","optional":false},{"name":"FMEA","optional":false},{"name":"SolidWorks","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-11T08:55:24Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-11","last_verified_at":"2026-11-01T03:52:27Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":20,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":20},"description":"Vacancy description\nLead Mechanical Engineer - Power Backup Systems M/F\nAre you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with expertise in complex assembly constructions where mechanical integrity is just as critical as electrical design? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.\nAt KK Groupin our factory in Szczecin, we are looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to take ownership of the mechanical design of battery systems ranging from 20 kg to more than 5 tons. Working closely with electrical engineers and other specialists, you will play a key role in developing robust solutions that ensure reliable operation when grid power is no longer available.\nYou will be part of an end-to-end engineering environment, taking responsibility for designing, validating, and ensuring compliance of battery systems throughout their lifecycle. Our solutions operate in demanding environments where vibration resistance, corrosion protection, structural integrity, and thermal performance are essential.\nIn this role, you will lead mechanical design activities from concept to release, contributing your technical expertise to create high-quality, reliable, and compliant battery systems.\nHighlights of the offer\nJob offer expiration:30/09/2026\n\nType of work:Hybrid\n\nRole:Individual Contributor / Specialist\n\nLocation:Europe, Poland, Szczecin - Goleniowska\n\nResponsibilities\nDesign and develop battery systems with a strong focus on quality and reliability\nLead the mechanical design of cabinets, structural solutions, and thermal management systems\nPerform simulations (ANSYS) to evaluate structural integrity\nLead and facilitate mechanical design reviews, ensuring documentation is reviewed and approved before release\nManage mechanical and thermal challenges in close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams\nCreate component specifications for supplier-sourced components\nReview and interpret customer requirements and ensure design compliance\nDrive and contribute to D-FMEA activities\nParticipating in First Article Inspections (FAI) together with Technical Project Leads when required\nCreate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) in the KK ERP system\nCreate type test specifications in collaboration with System Engineers and Test Engineers\nPrepare technical documentation, including service manuals and technical dossiers, in line with legislation and customer requirements\nEnsure designs comply with DfX (Design for X) principles\nOur requirements\n5+ years of proven engineering experience\nExperience with D-FMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)\nKnowledge of EN 60068-2-6, EN 60068-2-27, and EN 60068-2-64 standards\nFamiliarity with the UL 508A standard\nExperience with SolidWorks PDM\nAbility to work independently while providing technical leadership and guidance to others\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills\nWhy Join KK Group?\nJoin an international engineering environment focused on renewable energy solutions\nWork on products that are critical to the reliable operation of wind turbines and other essential applications\nContribute throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept to release\nCollaborate with highly skilled engineers across multiple disciplines\nShape innovative battery solutions designed for demanding real-world environments\nWe offer\nBy joining KK Group, you will be part of a culture where diversity is embraced, every nationality is respected, and trust and collaboration across perspectives drives our success. Across our global organisation, we offer a wide range of job opportunities spanning office-based roles, production facilities, and onsite positions worldwide. Our roles cover multiple functions, locations, and disciplines, providing diverse career paths across the business. Whether you’re interested in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or support functions, you’ll find opportunities at KK Group to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.\nPotential Benefits (Depending on Role)\nFurther information\nIf the above matches your field of interest and your qualifications, please send your application and resume as soon as possible. Interviews are held on an ongoing basis.\nFor further information, please contact:\nJulia Poniewiera +48 539 050 035\nAbout KK Group\nKK Group is a global technology partner delivering power, controls, cooling, monitoring and service solutions for renewable energy and energy-intensive industries.\nWith more than 45 years of experience in the wind industry and technologies installed in over 120,000 turbines worldwide, KK Group provides critical electro-mechanical systems that enable electrification, improve energy efficiency, and optimise the lifetime performance of industrial assets.\nThe company’s capabilities span the full value chain - from development and manufacturing to service and digital solutions - supporting customers across the entire lifecycle of their platforms. Backed by its long-term owner, A.P. Moller Holding, KK Group is expanding beyond wind into selected energy-intensive industries including hydrogen, mining, rail and defence.\nToday, KK Group employs more than 3,700 people across 10+ countries and is building a more diversified, resilient and global business - Powering Change towards a more sustainable tomorrow.\nWe wish to inform you that in accordance with requirements of the Whistleblower Protection Act of 14 June 2024 (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 928 as amended), we have implemented a procedure for internal notifications, the content of which can be viewed at https://www.kkwindsolutions.pl/whistleblowing\nVisit www.kkgroup.com to learn more about our company and career opportunities.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5682,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Poland","iso":"PL","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Energy & Utilities","Hydrogen Energy"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-11T08:55:24Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":20,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.565,"p_room":0.35,"age_days":19,"expected_fill_days":8,"reasons":["conf:0","velocity","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-10-31T05:58:55Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/kk-group-lead-mechanical-engineer-power-backup-systems-mf","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/kk-group-lead-mechanical-engineer-power-backup-systems-mf.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-01T06:00:59Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":9377,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-02T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2049846},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2049846"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fkk-group-lead-mechanical-engineer-power-backup-systems-mf"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fkk-group-lead-mechanical-engineer-power-backup-systems-mf"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fkk-group-lead-mechanical-engineer-power-backup-systems-mf"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/kk-group-lead-mechanical-engineer-power-backup-systems-mf\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fkk-group-lead-mechanical-engineer-power-backup-systems-mf"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":2274925}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"kkgroup.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":2274925},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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