Head of Mechanical Engineering
About us
We are a European scale up dedicated to developing cutting-edge, automated wind-assisted propulsion systems. Our goal is to provide a turnkey solution for shipowners and shipping companies who seek to reduce fuel costs and emissions. Our vision is simple yet ambitious – we aim to power the world with wind.
Imagine a world where the vast oceans are effortlessly traversed using the clean and boundless power of the wind. At bound4blue, we are turning this dream into reality. We're not just creating wind propulsion systems but revolutionizing the maritime industry, one sustainable voyage at a time. While bringing sails back to ships may seem challenging, we are more than prepared for it. We are innovators who understand the perfect harmony between nature and technology.
About the Role
The Head of Mechanical Engineering is responsible for leading the structural and mechanical engineering of bound4blue’s eSAIL systems, ensuring robust, certifiable, and scalable product design.
This role owns the development of structural and mechanical subsystems, from conceptual design and engineering calculations to detailed design, validation, and integration into the final product. It ensures that all mechanical aspects of the product meet performance, safety, quality, and certification requirements.
The position leads the Mechanical & Structural Engineering team and plays a key role in aligning engineering activities with Automation & Control, Aerodynamics, Project Management, and Operations. It is a central role in ensuring that product design decisions translate into reliable, manufacturable, and installable solutions.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Mechanical & Structural Engineering team, ensuring high performance, motivation, and continuous capability growth.
Own the design, calculation, and development of structural and mechanical components of the eSAIL system.
Ensure technical integrity of mechanical and structural subsystems across the full product lifecycle.
Define and maintain engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices for structural and mechanical design.
Ensure designs meet performance, safety, reliability, and certification requirements.
Lead the development and validation of structural calculations, load analysis, and mechanical system design.
Drive resolution of design, quality, and performance issues, ensuring effective feedback loops between design, manufacturing, and field operations.
Collaborate closely with Automation & Control, Aerodynamics, and other engineering teams to ensure proper system integration.
Work with Project Management to align engineering deliverables with project timelines and priorities.
Support Operations and Manufacturing teams to ensure design-for-manufacture, installation, and serviceability.
Lead the development and implementation of certification processes for mechanical and structural components.
Partner with Performance and field teams to resolve operational issues and continuously improve product performance.
Contribute to R&D and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring evolution of the product design.
Support cost optimization initiatives through design improvements and supplier integration strategies.
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience leading mechanical or structural engineering teams in industrial or complex product environments.
Strong background in structural analysis, mechanical design, and engineering calculations.
Experience in product development from concept through design, validation, and industrialization.
Experience in the naval, offshore, wind, or heavy industrial sector is highly desirable.
Solid understanding of certification processes and engineering standards.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing technical excellence with execution speed.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop engineering teams.
Experience working in cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into structured decision-making inputs.
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset.
Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Departamento
- Product Development
- Locations
- Barcelona
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About bound4blue
bound4blue develops automated wind-assisted propulsion systems as a turnkey solution for all shipowners and shipping companies seeking to reduce fuel costs and polluting emissions. bound4blue’s eSAIL® system is a validated solution for saving fuel and emissions, completely autonomous, with low maintenance and easy installation onboard, being the most cost-efficient wind propulsion technology today.