Structural Design Engineer (m/f/d) - REF in Stuttgart, Deutschland

Your responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and development of refrigerator body, functional parts (e.g., hinges, handles), and accessory parts (e.g., shelves, drawers), ensuring durability, performance, and user-centered design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing teams to create innovative, ergonomic, and cost-effective designs.
• Develop detailed CAD models and engineering drawings for all key components, optimizing for manufacturability, aesthetics, and user experience.
• Having know-how about mechanical stress, material behavior, and thermal loads on both body and functional components to ensure safety, integrity, and compliance with standards.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation processes for all parts, addressing any design issues and implementing necessary improvements.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, new materials, and technologies to continuously improve product quality and performance.
• Ensure the seamless integration of structural, functional, and accessory parts into the overall refrigerator design while adhering to Midea’s consumer-centric vision.

Your profile

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in structural design, preferably within the home appliance industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus) for design optimization and analysis.
• Solid knowledge of materials used in refrigerator manufacturing, such as plastics, metals, and insulation materials.
• Experience designing both structural and functional parts with a focus on usability, durability, and manufacturability.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage.
• Innovative mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

What we offer

• An international working environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Flexible working hours and remote working options.
• A collaborative culture focused on quality and innovation.
• Access to training programs and career development initiatives.
• Employee benefit programs, including private pension contributions and lunch allowance.

Contact details

If you would like to be part of the Midea success story, please apply via our online portal with your application documents (cover letter, CV, references, salary expectations and earliest possible starting date).


If you have any questions contact Jing Xu, [email protected].


Midea Europe GmbH
Liebknechtstraße 35

70565 Stuttgart

About us

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME - With this slogan, Midea Group has been committed to enriching households and people's lives through innovative technologies and products for over 50 years. Through continuous development, Midea Group is now a global leading technology group in consumer electronics and air conditioning, robotics, industrial automation and logistics. Every day more than 190,000 employees from over 200 countries develop products and solutions for the world of tomorrow.