ABOUT THE ROLE
X Shore is rebuilding operations and product development under new ownership. We are now looking for a Mechanical Engineering &
Analysis Manager to lead the structural and mechanical integrity of our electric boats — ensuring that every hull, component, and
assembly that leaves Nyköping is designed right, validated correctly, and built to last.
This is a leadership role with deep technical ownership. You will guide a small engineering team, drive analysis and simulation
work, and be the person who signs off that our mechanical solutions are both safe and manufacturable. The role is based on-site at
our office and production facility in Nyköping.
ROLE PURPOSE
Own the mechanical engineering function — from concept validation and structural analysis through to production release — ensuring
that X Shore boats are designed to specification, analysed to standard, and handed to production with complete and correct
documentation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead mechanical engineering and structural analysis activities across the X Shore product range
Own FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and CFD simulations — from setup through to results interpretation and design recommendations
Define and maintain engineering standards, tolerances, and material specifications
Review and approve drawings, 3D models, and engineering change orders
Manage product validation testing: define test plans, oversee execution, and sign off results
Work closely with production engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable and assembly-ready
Lead root cause analysis on field failures, warranty cases, and production non-conformances
Maintain the mechanical BOM structure and ensure drawing revisions are controlled and complete
Support supplier development — reviewing manufacturing capabilities and engaging on critical components
Build and develop a small team of mechanical engineers, setting clear priorities and technical standards
Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and certification activities (e.g. CE, RCD)
TECHNICAL DEPTH — WHAT WE NEED
X Shore builds high-performance electric boats in marine-grade aluminium and composite materials. The Mechanical Engineering &
Analysis Manager must be able to go deep — not just manage the team, but own the analysis work and stand behind the results.
Define and execute FEA studies for hull structures, brackets, mounts, and drivetrain interfaces
Assess fatigue life, impact loads, and hydrostatic pressure scenarios relevant to marine certification
Interpret and challenge simulation outputs — know when results are credible and when the model needs revisiting
Specify and oversee physical testing that correlates with simulation work
- Drive design-for-manufacture review: identify tolerance stack-ups, assembly constraints, and production risks before they reach
the floor
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent
Minimum 7 years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role
Hands-on FEA experience using commercial tools (e.g. ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, or similar)
Strong working knowledge of CAD — 3D modelling and drawing release in tools such as SOLIDWORKS or CATIA
Experience in metals and composites — material selection, joining methods, and manufacturing constraints
Documented experience leading engineering validation: test planning, execution, and sign-off
Fluent in English; Swedish is an advantage
Available to work on-site in Nyköping
NICE TO HAVE
Background in marine, automotive, aerospace, or high-performance vehicle engineering
Experience with CE marking, RCD (Recreational Craft Directive), or ISO 12215 hull structural standards
Experience from a company in growth, transformation, or restart phase
Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP/PLM systems
NON-NEGOTIABLES
Hands-on analysis capability — this role requires personal technical output, not just management
Rigorous approach to documentation — drawings, reports, and release notes are complete before sign-off
Speaks up early when a design has a structural risk, regardless of schedule pressure
Takes ownership of problems through to resolution — not just identification
Treats manufacturing constraints as design inputs, not afterthoughts
Comfortable leading in an environment where processes are still being built
WHAT GOOD AND BAD LOOK LIKE
WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE
Design decisions are backed by analysis before production release
Production raises a structural question — engineering has the answer the same day
Test results correlate with simulation — deviations are explained
Drawing revisions are controlled and complete — no ambiguity on the floor
Field failures are root-caused with corrective action in place within two weeks
Engineers know what they are working on, why, and what good looks like
WHAT BAD LOOKS LIKE
Designs released without structural validation
Production finds structural issues during assembly
Test data filed without interpretation or corrective action
Multiple drawing versions in circulation simultaneously
Failures are documented but never actioned
Team direction unclear — priorities shift without explanation
PERSONAL QUALITIES
To succeed in this role we believe you:
Are technically rigorous and do not accept 'close enough' when precision matters
Lead by example — you still do the hard analysis work yourself
Are structured and clear in how you communicate engineering decisions
Build credibility with production and suppliers through sound technical judgement
Are comfortable in ambiguity and can create structure where little exists
Have strong drive and see problems through to resolution
Thrive in a small, fast-moving team where every person's contribution is visible
KEY INTERFACES
Head of R&D — direct reporting line; alignment on technical direction, priorities, and resource
Production Engineering — design-for-manufacture review, assembly support, and non-conformance resolution
Procurement — supplier capability assessment, component specifications, and critical part qualification
Quality — validation testing, field failure analysis, and certification documentation
External suppliers and partners — manufacturing review, tooling sign-off, and prototype builds
WHAT WE OFFER
At X Shore you get the chance to be part of an exciting journey with significant responsibility and real impact. You will be a
central figure in rebuilding the engineering function of a pioneering electric boat company — setting the technical standards that
determine whether our boats are safe, reliable, and built right.
This is not a caretaker role. It is a building role, and the standards you set today will shape the product for years to come.