Project Engineer

Pahrtners; Luik; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PaHRtners in Liège is seeking a Project Engineer – Mechanical / Aeronautical to lead technically challenging projects across aeronautical, industrial, and cryogenic sectors. You will contribute to mechanical design, FEA, thermal and multiphysics analyses, and test rig development while coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Engineering with 3–10 years of relevant experience, strong CAD skills (Creo, SolidWorks) and expertise in structural calculations and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautics, Electromechanics or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design, structural calculations, numerical simulation or project management.
• Strong CAD skills and knowledge of structural mechanics, materials resistance, sizing and manufacturing constraints.
• Expertise in areas such as advanced mechanical design, structural calculations, fatigue, vibrations, rotor dynamics, thermal and thermomechanical simulations, test rig development or cryogenics.

Responsibilities

• Design complex mechanical parts, assemblies and systems considering manufacturing constraints.
• Carry out mechanical sizing studies, structural analyses and strength-of-materials calculations.
• Develop and manage advanced test rigs and cryogenic systems, including measurement and validation.
• Coordinate technical teams and document results through reports and specifications.
• Perform FEA/FEM simulations (2D/3D, beam/shell/solid) and modal, buckling and fatigue analyses.
• Conduct thermal and multiphysics analyses (steady-state/transient) and identify critical areas.
• Support design reviews and technical meetings with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Autonomy

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's in Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Abaqus

Nastran/Patran

Simcenter 3D

Job description

Project Engineer – Mechanical / Aeronautical (M/F/X)

Liège

About the Company

Our client is an international engineering company operating in various demanding industrial sectors. Specialised in the development of technical solutions, the company offers its employees the opportunity to work on challenging projects within an experienced and highly skilled technical environment.

Responsibilities

As a Project Engineer – Mechanical / Aeronautical, you will contribute to technically challenging projects in the aeronautical, industrial, precision mechanics and/or cryogenic sectors. Depending on your expertise, you will be involved in mechanical design, test rig development, structural calculations and numerical simulations. You will oversee technical activities throughout the different project phases, from initial design to final validation.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing complex mechanical parts, thin-walled components, precision assemblies and mechanical systems, while taking manufacturing and assembly constraints into account.
• Carrying out and supervising mechanical sizing studies, structural analyses and strength-of-materials calculations, including the verification of bolted and welded assemblies.
• Developing and managing advanced test rigs, specialised equipment and new products, including cryogenic systems, measurement, instrumentation and validation solutions.
• Managing the technical follow-up of engineering projects, ensuring coordination between the different stakeholders from the design phase through to final validation.
• Performing and analysing numerical simulations and finite element analyses (FEA/FEM), including 2D and 3D linear analyses using beam, shell and solid models.
• Conducting advanced structural analyses, including modal analysis, natural frequency identification, buckling, stability, rotor dynamics, critical speed assessment and fatigue calculations under cyclic loading.
• Performing thermal and multiphysics analyses, including steady-state and transient thermal simulations, thermomechanical studies, identification of critical areas and assessment of potential failure mechanisms.
• Coordinating technical teams and documenting project results through calculation reports, technical specifications and justification files, while participating in design reviews and technical meetings.

Profile

• You hold a Master's degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautics, Electromechanics or a related technical field.
• You have at least 3 years of relevant experience, ideally between 5 and 10 years, in mechanical design, structural calculations, numerical simulation or technical project management.
• You have a solid command of mechanical design and CAD software, such as Creo, SolidWorks or equivalent, and a strong understanding of structural mechanics, materials resistance, mechanical sizing and manufacturing constraints.
• You possess expertise in one or more specialised technical areas, such as advanced mechanical design, structural calculations, fatigue, vibrations, rotor dynamics, thermal and thermomechanical simulations, test rig development or cryogenics. Knowledge of tools such as ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, Nastran/Patran, Simcenter 3D, Creo Simulation or SolidWorks Simulation is an asset.
• You are able to work autonomously on complex engineering projects, demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary technical teams.
• You are proficient in French and/or English; knowledge of both languages is considered an asset.

Your application will be treated with the utmost confidentiality, in accordance with the GDPR. PaHRtners promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.