Team Leader – Mechanical Engineering

3Shape develops 3D scanners and software solutions that enable dental and hearing professionals to treat more people, more effectively. Our products are market leading innovative solutions that make a real difference in the lives of both patients and dental professionals around the world.
3Shape is headquartered in Copenhagen, with development teams in Denmark, Ukraine, North Macedonia and with a production site in Poland.
We are a global company with presence in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Founded in a year 2000, today, we provide services to customers in over 130 countries. Our growing talent pool of over 2500 employees spans 45 nationalities.
3Shape as an employer is committed to Ukraine. Our UA office was founded in 2006, and we are continuing to grow, hire and take care of our employees even during the war in Ukraine. Among other actions, we support our contractors who are called to the military service, as well as care about our colleagues' mental health by implementing different activities.
If you are looking for stability in your future, we are the right place for you.

We are looking for an experienced and people-focused Team Leader to join our Mechanical Engineering Team in Kyiv, which plays a critical role in the development of 3Shape's next-generation 3D scanners for dental and medical applications.

This is a unique opportunity to lead and further shape a team of 7 highly skilled mechanical engineers in Ukraine, while driving collaboration with our global R&D organization—especially the engineering teams in Copenhagen, but also Production site in Poland.

As a Team Leader, you will be instrumental in structuring the way the local team works, aligning with our internal standards, and developing a long-term vision for how the team can grow and continue to deliver business-critical value as part of 3Shape's hardware development landscape. This includes owning our SolidWorks-based CAD system setup, documentation quality, and contributing to technical excellence across hardware design.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing mechanical engineering team in Ukraine, currently focused on 3D CAD design, documentation, and SolidWorks infrastructure.

• Ensure consistent quality and ownership of CAD models, product data, and mechanical design documentation—critical assets for both R&D and production.

• Actively drive cross-site collaboration with engineering teams in Copenhagen and other global locations.

• Maintain clear team direction and alignment within the broader product development process.

• Contribute to mechanical design work including 3D models, drawings, specifications, and prototype evaluations.

• Oversee and continuously improve internal workflows, business processes, and documentation aligned with ISO standards and regulated product development.

• Act as a solid people manager—ensuring team engagement, skill development, and technical delivery.

• Serve as a local process owner for the SolidWorks and PDM setup, including configuration control and structured data handling.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• 5 years of mechanical development experience and 2 years in a leadership role.

• Strong skills in SolidWorks and mechanical construction/design.

• Solid experience with PDM/PLM systems and configuration control.

• Proven track record in structured product development—ideally in a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices).

• Excellent English and Ukrainian communication skills (verbal and written).

• Demonstrated ability to work with drawings, specifications, and documentation standards.

• Experience in cross-disciplinary projects involving electronics, optics or software is a plus.

Who You Are

• A result-oriented leader who builds trust, clarity, and team spirit.

• Committed to high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement.

• Passionate about enabling teams to see their role as a strategic enabler—not just a support function.

• Comfortable managing the tension between ambitious goals and practical constraints.

• Able to see opportunity and stability even in a complex geopolitical environment.

• Ready to work closely with multiple stakeholders (locally and globally), including dual reporting to both the Department Manager in Ukraine and global hardware leadership.

Why Join Us?

You'll join a company where mechanical design is not an afterthought—it is at the core of our innovation. The Kyiv-based Mechanical Engineering team is a mission-critical function, and your leadership will be key in securing its continued success and evolution. You'll work with world-class colleagues, cutting-edge technologies, and make a real impact on the future of dentistry.

Apply now to help shape the next generation of precision hardware at 3Shape.