Empower Change as a Design Engineer in Stockholm

Do you have a passion for making a positive impact on lives? Join us in our mission to provide shelters for displaced individuals worldwide. Are you a skilled Design Engineer looking to collaborate with a tight-knit, dynamic team? Better Shelter is seeking an experienced, self-driven Design Engineer. If this speaks to you, explore more, and apply today!

About Better Shelter

Better Shelter is a compassionate nonprofit organization that focuses on creating, manufacturing, distributing, and backing shelter solutions designed for use as temporary accommodations during humanitarian crises, arising from conflicts and natural calamities. With a presence in 78 countries, Better Shelter has provided 77,000 shelters, positively impacting over 350,000 individuals by enhancing their living conditions. Looking ahead, Better Shelter envisions a fresh product range of sustainable shelters, ones that can harmonize with climate, culture, and surroundings, ensuring safety and dignity during their temporary use, all while minimizing their environmental impact. To learn more about Better Shelter, visit: www.bettershelter.org

About the role

Joining the product team and reporting to the Head of Product, you will craft innovative products and components. Collaborating with architects, engineers, and suppliers, your ideas will align with our product strategy and sustainability goals. Responsibilities include technical documentation, prototypes, CAD responsible, and travel to sometimes challenging areas. Better Shelter ensures security, insurance, and training support.

Qualifications and experience

Master's degree in mechanical engineering, design & product development, or related field
3+ years of relevant experience in product development, parts construction, and various production techniques
Skills in CAD (SolidWorks), Adobe Creative Suite, PDM systems, and MS Office
Strong written and spoken English


Your problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities are highly valued. Your dedication and practical skills will contribute to our mission. Familiarity with our vision and humanitarian principles is essential. Join us and make a difference!

About the employment

You will be employed directly by Better Shelter, and the job is full-time (100%). You will be covered by a collective agreement that includes provisions such as 30 days of vacation and additional health insurance. The position is on-site, and you will be offered flexible working hours and international travel, sometimes to exposed areas. The starting date is as soon as possible, according to an agreement.

Interested in this role?

We will interview on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application with your CV as soon as possible. For questions, do not hesitate to contact dalia.zana@novare.se. We are looking forward to receiving your application!