Mechanical Engineer

Progressive; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Progressive, based in the Brussels area, seeks a Mechanical & Thermal Design Engineer to join its R&D team. You will design, validate, and optimize products for manufacturing, from concept to industrialization, across the full product lifecycle.

You'll use SolidWorks to create 3D models and drawings, perform FEM/FEA and thermal analyses, and collaborate with production, suppliers, and quality teams to bring innovative technologies to market.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Mechanical/ Electromechanical engineering.
• Solid experience in mechanical product development within an industrial environment.
• Proficient with SolidWorks, 3D CAD, FEM/FEA, and thermal analyses.
• Ability to perform tolerance stack-up calculations and design for manufacturing (DFM/DTM).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• English required; additional European languages a plus.

Responsabilités

• Design mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Develop and maintain detailed 3D CAD models and technical drawings.
• Perform FEM/FEA analyses for structural validation.
• Conduct thermal simulations and thermal performance assessments.
• Perform tolerance stack-up calculations and design verification.
• Drive DFx with a manufacturing-focused mindset.
• Collaborate with production, suppliers, quality, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support product industrialization and transition to serial production.
• Identify and solve technical challenges related to performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Connaissances

SolidWorks

3D CAD Design

FEM / FEA analysis

Tolerance calculations

Thermal analysis

Heat transfer principles

Manufacturing processes

Design for Manufacturing

Design to Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Bridge between design and production

Formation

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering

Outils

FEM/FEA software

Description du poste

Are you passionate about developing innovative products and turning complex engineering concepts into manufacturable solutions?

We are currently supporting an innovative high-tech company based in the Brussels area in its search for a Mechanical & Thermal Design Engineer to join its growing R&D team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from concept design to industrialization.

Your Responsibilities

As a Mechanical & Thermal Design Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, validating, and optimizing products for manufacturing.

• Designing mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks


• Developing and maintaining detailed 3D CAD models and technical drawings


• Performing Finite Element Method (FEM/FEA) analyses for structural validation


• Conducting thermal simulations and thermal performance assessments


• Performing tolerance stack-up calculations and design verification


• Driving design improvements with a strong Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design to Manufacturing mindset


• Collaborating closely with production, suppliers, quality, and multidisciplinary engineering teams


• Supporting product industrialization and transition from prototype to serial production


• Identifying and solving technical challenges related to performance, reliability, and manufacturability

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field


• Solid experience in mechanical product development within an industrial environment


• Strong proficiency with:


• SolidWorks


• 3D CAD Design


• FEM / FEA analysis


• Tolerance calculations and stack-up analysis


• Thermal analysis and heat transfer principles


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial constraints


• Hands-on, pragmatic engineering approach


• Ability to bridge the gap between design and production


• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Languages

• English is mandatory


• Any additional European language (French, Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) is considered a strong asset

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a highly innovative and technology-driven environment


• Challenging engineering projects with real-world impact


• End-to-end involvement in the product development lifecycle


• Collaborative and international working environment