Mechanical Engineer

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

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Innovative environment

End-to-end lifecycle involvement

International team

Real-world impact

Résumé du poste

Progressive is seeking a Mechanical & Thermal Design Engineer in the Brussels area to join its R&D team. You will contribute from concept design to industrialization, designing components with SolidWorks and validating with FEM/FEA, while ensuring manufacturability.

The role involves collaboration with production and suppliers and end-to-end involvement in product development across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Solid experience in mechanical product development within an industrial environment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, 3D CAD, FEM/FEA, tolerance analysis and thermal principles.

Responsabilités

• Designing mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Developing and maintaining 3D CAD models and technical drawings.
• Performing FEM/FEA analyses for structural validation.
• Conducting thermal simulations and thermal performance assessments.
• Carrying out tolerance stack-up calculations and verification.
• Driving DFM and DfX improvements for manufacturability.
• Collaborating with production, suppliers, quality and multidisciplinary teams.
• Supporting product industrialization from prototype to serial production.
• Identifying and solving performance, reliability and manufacturability challenges.

Connaissances

SolidWorks

3D CAD Design

FEM / FEA

Tolerance calculations

Thermal analysis

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Formation

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

Description du poste

Mechanical & Thermal Design Engineer

? 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

Your Profile

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