Prototyper CNC

Locinox; Waregem; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Locinox NV in Belgium is seeking a hands-on Prototyper to join our R&D team. You will turn design ideas into tangible prototypes, balance speed and quality, and collaborate with designers and developers to validate concepts.

You will work with a range of workshop equipment, including CNC machines, and apply structured testing and analysis to improve manufacturability and performance. Fluency in English is required, and a passion for precise craftsmanship completes the profile.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in prototyping, product development or a hands-on technical environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of machining, including CNC, and an affinity with a variety of manufacturing techniques.
• A creative, solution-oriented and efficient approach.
• A structured mindset when it comes to testing and problem-solving.
• The ability to read technical drawings and work confidently with digital tools.
• An eagerness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• The ability to work independently while also being a true team player.
• A strong eye for detail and quality.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Build prototypes at different stages, from quick concept validations to high‑quality pre‑series.
• Help determine efficient validation approaches by selecting materials, techniques and processes.
• Provide structured feedback to designers on manufacturability, material selection, tolerances and design quality.
• Combine testing and analysis: set up and perform mechanical and electromechanical tests and analyze deviations and failures with root‑cause methods.
• Work hands‑on with workshop machinery (CNC, welding) while expanding technical skills.
• Ensure prototype quality using appropriate measurement methods and tools.
• Use digital tools: review technical drawings through PLM, support programming activities, document builds and test results.
• Build test setups, demonstrators and integrated prototype systems combining multiple technologies.
• Contribute to a safe, well‑organized workshop and help improve processes and tooling.

Skills

Prototyping

CNC machining

Mechanical testing

Reading drawings

Root cause analysis

Team player

Detail oriented

English fluency

Independent work

Manufacturing techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

PLM

Job description

Become a Builder of Better at Locinox

At Locinox, we are Builders of Better. People who keep going until something isn’t just good, but great. People who find simple solutions to complex challenges. Every product we create may look simple at first glance, but inside, it is built on pure ingenuity.

Our Builders of Better focus on every detail until everything is just right.

That’s how we make gates smart.

Our work shines in some of the most iconic places around the world, from the tennis courts of Roland Garros to American universities and even Sydney Zoo.

Ready to become a Builder of Better and be part of our growth story as our new Prototyper?

Job Description

As a Prototyper, you are part of the R&D team and play a central, hands‑on role in turning design ideas into tangible solutions. You help designers validate their ideas quickly, creatively and efficiently by choosing the most effective approach for each challenge.

You know when a quick proof of concept is sufficient and when a high‑quality prototype is needed that closely resembles the final product. You combine technical knowledge with craftsmanship and creativity to find the right solution.

You work both independently and in close collaboration with development teams and report to the R&D Manager.

Your responsibilities

• You build prototypes at different stages, ranging from quick concept validations to high‑quality pre‑series, depending on what the project needs to demonstrate.
• You help determine the most efficient way to validate ideas by making smart choices regarding materials, techniques and processes.
• You provide structured feedback to designers on manufacturability, material selection, tolerances and design quality.
• You combine testing and analysis: you set up and perform mechanical and electromechanical tests and analyse deviations and failures using a structured approach, including root cause analysis.
• You work hands‑on with a variety of workshop machinery, such as CNC machines and welding equipment, while continuously expanding your technical skills.
• You ensure the quality and accuracy of prototypes by using the appropriate measurement methods and tools.
• You are comfortable using digital tools: you consult technical drawings through PLM, support programming activities, and clearly document builds and test results.
• You build test setups, demonstrators and integrated prototype systems that bring together different technologies.
• You contribute to a safe and well‑organised workshop and actively help improve processes and tooling.

Qualifications

What do you bring?

• A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in prototyping, product development or a hands‑on technical environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of machining, including CNC, and an affinity with a variety of manufacturing techniques.
• A creative, solution‑oriented and efficient approach.
• A structured mindset when it comes to testing and problem‑solving.
• The ability to read technical drawings and work confidently with digital tools.
• An eagerness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• The ability to work independently while also being a true team player.
• A strong eye for detail and quality.
• Fluency in English.

What do you get as a Prototyper at Locinox?

• A competitive salary package with attractive fringe benefits, including meal vouchers, hospitalisation insurance and group insurance, tailored to your experience and expertise.
• The opportunity to join an international B2B environment with an exciting growth story. A team of Builders of Better!
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, stable and growing company.
• A team without egos, with room for fun and shared successes.