Mechanical Design Engineer | Aeronautics

Capgemini Engineering; Diegem; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digital Campuses and Academy

Communities

Environmental Sustainability

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Diegem, Belgium is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead a draughtsman team and coordinate with FEA/CFD/test engineers across the product development lifecycle.

You will apply fundamental mechanical design knowledge and use Python for numerical analyses and optimisations, working in a collaborative, data-driven environment with strong language requirements in French and English.

Qualifications

• You hold an engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and bring 3 to 5 years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
• You are proficient in Python and comfortable with numerical calculation techniques including optimisations and parametric studies.
• You collaborate effectively with FEA, CFD, and test engineering teams to ensure integrated product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a draughtsman in producing detailed design drawings and ensure accuracy of technical documentation.
• Coordinate with FEA, CFD, and test engineers to integrate simulation and testing into development.
• Serve as the technical reference point for project managers on active products.
• Apply solid mechanical engineering knowledge to design screws, springs, gears, shafts, and other components.
• Use Python for optimisations and parametric studies to drive data-driven decisions.
• Organise problem-solving approaches and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify root causes.

Skills

Python

Numerical analysis

Mechanical design

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.YOUR ROLEIn this role you will play a key role in:Leading and coordinating a draughtsman in the production of detailed design drawings, ensuring that specifications are clearly defined and accurately translated into compliant technical documentationCoordinating closely with support disciplines including finite element analysis (FEA), CFD, and test engineers to ensure seamless integration of simulation and testing activities into the product development processActing as the technical reference point for project managers on products under development, contributing to planning coordination and providing expert answers to technical questions throughout the project lifecycleApplying solid mechanical engineering knowledge to the design and specification of mechanical components including screws, springs, gears, shafts, and other fundamental mechanical elements, with a good understanding of basic structural mechanics and hydraulicsLeveraging numerical calculation tools — in particular Python — to perform optimisations, parametric studies, and other numerical analyses, bringing a structured and rigorous approach to problem-solvingOrganising and structuring problem-solving approaches in a methodical way, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and deliver robust engineering solutionsYOUR PROFILEYou hold an engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, and bring 3 to 5 years of experience in mechanical design and product development, ideally in a complex industrial environmentYou have strong mechanical engineering knowledge, including a good understanding of fundamental mechanical components (screws, springs, gears, shafts, etc.), basic structural mechanics, and basic hydraulics, combined with the ability to specify detailed design requirements clearly and accuratelyYou are proficient in Python and comfortable with numerical calculation techniques including optimisations and parametric studies, enabling you to bring a data-driven and analytical approach to engineering challengesYou demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to organise and structure your approach in a methodical and rigorous way, and to collaborate effectively with FEA, CFD, and test engineering teamsYou are professionally proficient in both French and English (mandatory)What you'll love about working here:Digital Campuses and Academy – Our engineering academy offers more than 60,000 hours of training, alongside our digital campus covering GenAI, data, and sustainability. Whether you're looking to deepen your Python and numerical simulation expertise or explore new engineering methodologies, we support your learning journey at every step.Communities – Our Framework drives career development and elevates Capgemini's capabilities across various domains. These communities form the pillars of our Engineering Career Framework, connecting you with peers and experts worldwide and enabling you to grow your influence and technical expertise in mechanical design.Environmental Sustainability – Our teams around the world pave the way for a sustainable future, from building electric and hydrogen cars to solar airships and advanced mechanical systems. Join us and contribute to products and projects that truly make a difference.Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.