Engineering
Lead Architect
Job Description

Are you passionate about shaping the mechanical architecture behind world-class pumps and water technology solutions? Join Grundfos and help pioneer smarter ways to move and transform water, reduce energy consumption, and improve quality of life.

 

As our new Lead Architect, Mechanical Architecture, you will drive key mechanical architecture decisions that connect product development and manufacturing. You will ensure designs are optimized for production, quality, and scalability across Grundfos’s global operations. You will join a diverse and inclusive culture that values growth, well-being, and collaboration.

 

What you will be doing

As part of the Mechanical Architecture team, you will help build scalable product platforms that support efficient manufacturing and enable innovative water solutions.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Define and develop mechanical architecture standards across product platforms.
  • Work closely with Manufacturing Architects, Chief Engineers, and Module Owners to improve producibility and cost efficiency.
  • Partner with Supply Chain and Operations teams to align designs with global manufacturing strategies.
  • Guide DP and NEI projects, ensuring alignment with mechanical platform principles.
  • Collaborate with IT/OT stakeholders to incorporate digital manufacturing requirements.
  • Support manufacturing optimization and standardization initiatives through architectural expertise.

 

What makes you a great fit

You are a systems-oriented mechanical engineer with strong design-for-manufacturing expertise and excellent cross-functional collaboration skills.

 

We expect you to have:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, product architecture, or manufacturing engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of DFM principles, modular architectures, and platform strategies.
  • Experience working across product development, manufacturing, and supply chain functions in a global environment.

 

It is an advantage if you have:

  • Experience with pump technology, rotating equipment, or similar mechanical systems.
  • Knowledge of IT/OT integration and digital manufacturing.
  • Experience with modularization and platform-based product development.

 

Why you will love working here

We offer:

  • Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and parental support.
  • Annual bonus, health insurance, and well-being programs.
  • Three additional paid volunteering days each year.
  • Extensive learning and development opportunities.

 

We believe diversity drives innovation and welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.

 

Ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!

 

To learn more, follow us on LinkedIn or visit grundfos.com.

 

Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace:  Hybrid (office and home-working)
Job Location:  Indjija, Vojvodina, Serbia
Contract Type:  Full-Time
Employment Type:  Regular

About Grundfos

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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