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Engineering · Trondheim

Head of Engineering Design

Lead the design of next-generation electric motors—from concept to production. Join a skilled, hands-on team solving real engineering challenges at our Trondheim HQ.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on engineering leader to drive the design and development of our next-generation electric motors.

As Head of Engineering Design, you will play a key role in shaping the mechanical design of high-performance motors for aerospace, defense, marine propulsion, and robotics applications. This is a team-leader role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on engineering, ensuring our motors meet stringent performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to bring cutting-edge motor technology from concept to production while fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

You will manage a team of 5-10 engineers across multiple disciplines, balancing workload planning, resource allocation, and fostering team motivation and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and actively participate in the design and development of Alva’s electric motors, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
  • Drive the mechanical design of next-generation motors, including rotor/stator design, thermal management, and integration with customer systems.
  • Contribute to CAD modelling, analysis (FEA, CFD, etc.), prototyping, and validation of new designs.
  • Mentor engineers through hands-on problem-solving in design, material selection, and process optimization.
  • Manage work packages and workload planning, ensuring stakeholders receive up-to-date project timelines and resource forecasts.
  • Lead DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly) efforts to enhance production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Implement and maintain PLM and eBOM systems to support structured product development and revision control.
  • Collaborate with Test & Validation, Commissioning, Supply Chain, and Production Engineering teams to ensure seamless transition from design to manufacturing.
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation in motor design and associated manufacturing processes, leveraging simulation, testing, and iterative design methodologies.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

  • 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering and product design.
  • Experience from a team leadership role.
  • Experience in taking mechanical products from concept to volume production.
  • Expertise in PLM and eBOM systems is highly desirable.
Department
Engineering
Locations
Trondheim

Trondheim

At Alva, you will become a member of a highly dedicated and committed scale-up that values teamwork, continuous personal development, a fast technical development pace, open and precise communication, and a professional work environment with room for recreational activities.

Aside from an intriguing opportunity and a welcoming work environment, we offer competitive salary and stock options, as well as flexible work hours, health- and travel insurance and paid mobile subscription.

We are proud to have a diverse workforce with more than 20 different nationalities working together at our headquarters in Trondheim, Norway.

Alva is an equal opportunity company where we value diversity and foster inclusion.

 

About Alva Industries

Founded in 2017, Alva has grown to over thirty people with reliable funding and an ingenious and patented production technology with proven superiority over conventional alternatives. Our FiberPrinting™ technology enables the production of low-weight, high-efficiency electric frameless motors for a wide range of applications.

We are currently expanding our product range and on-site manufacturing facilities to meet market demand. All our motors are designed and manufactured here at our facilities in Trondheim, where we develop not only the motors but also the innovative and patented manufacturing tools and processes that allow us to extract the maximum potential from our FiberPrinting™ technology.

Engineering · Trondheim

Head of Engineering Design

Lead the design of next-generation electric motors—from concept to production. Join a skilled, hands-on team solving real engineering challenges at our Trondheim HQ.

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