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Design Engineer (m/f/x)

Haren, Germany

ELA Container GmbH

Professional, Job Starter / Young Professional

As of now

Full-time

1,600 employees in 18 locations around the world with a fleet of 60,000+ circulating containers. Since ELA’s establishment in 1972, our business has continuously been expanding, we are specialists in mobile room solutions. Our family-run company based in Haren (Ems), Germany, is growing at a fast pace and we are actively looking for qualified and dedicated team players to join us locally, internationally and beyond. #LI-DNI ENG

Do you want to do more than just draw—you want to actually design? Perfect! As a Design Engineer (m/f/x) at ELA Container, you’ll develop components and assemblies for innovative container solutions. From 3D models to production-ready designs, you’ll be right in the thick of it.
Sound exciting? Then ELA Container is the perfect place for you! Here you’ll find exciting challenges, real opportunities for growth, and a strong team with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Your future role

Creation of technical data (e.g. drawing creation, 3D model)

Development, design and construction of products for container construction in the mobile rooms sector

Creation of design and production documents for series production and order-related documentation

Participation in the product development process

Further development of standard components according to the modular principle

Constructive design of mechanical assemblies

Responsibility for project management as well as deadline, cost and quality control

What you bring to the team

Degree in engineering with a specialization in metal construction, custom machine building, plant engineering, interior fit-out, or a comparable qualification, such as an apprenticeship as a technical product designer or technician (m/f/d)

Experience in steel or mechanical engineering as well as in the design of interior fittings, preferably in container, modular, or vehicle construction

Proficiency in 3D CAD, ideally Autodesk Inventor

Experience with MS Office

Excellent written and spoken English skills

Our Benefits – Because You’re Our Priority at ELA

Flexible working hours

Flexible working hours

We offer you flexible working hours and the opportunity to work flextime.

60% Working from home

60% Working from home

You have the option to work up to 60% of your week from home.

Massages

Massages

We offer you regular massage appointments with our in-house physiotherapist.

Corporate Benefits

Corporate Benefits

The ELA Corporate Benefits portal offers attractive discounts on more than 1,500 brands from all relevant areas of life.

Flat organization

Flat organization

With us, you can expect flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.

Fruits and drinks

Fruits and drinks

We offer you fresh fruit and beverages every day.

Postgraduate training

Postgraduate training

We’d like for you to continue developing, which is why we support your personal development with a tailored range of options.

ELA Canteen

ELA Canteen

Our company restaurant serves up fresh, delicious lunches on a daily basis.

Staff events

Staff events

Expand your network at our regular employee events.

Initial training

Initial training

We organize an extensive onboarding program for you at our headquarters in Haren (Ems), so that you can get to know the entire company, our products, and our employees..

Corporate fitness

Corporate fitness

Our company fitness program: for just €30 a month, you can have access to thousands of gyms, swimming pools, and more throughout Germany, including unrestricted digital access.

Permanent employment contract

Permanent employment contract

Once ELA, always ELA. When you join our company, we want you to be a key member of the team, which is why we’ll offer you a permanent contract.

Hi, I’m Melanie!

I’ll be happy to answer your questions.

Contact me by email.

Melanie Eissing

HR Business Partnerin

melanie.eissing@container.de

Ansprechpartner

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