Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Vivid Resourcing; Oost-Vlaanderen; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vivid Resourcing is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in East Flanders, Belgium, to own the mechanical development of complex machinery from concept through prototyping and production. The role requires hands-on design, mentorship of junior engineers, and close collaboration with electrical and controls teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable solutions that meet cost and quality targets.

You will work independently within a multidisciplinary environment and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Several years of experience in mechanical design, with a strong focus on machine or equipment design.
• Strong experience with 3D CAD and mechanical engineering principles.
• Understanding of mechanisms, materials, manufacturing processes and tolerancing.
• Experience taking mechanical designs from concept through to production.
• Able to work independently while providing technical leadership within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Practical, hands-on approach to engineering and problem solving.

Responsabilités

• Lead the mechanical design and development of machines, assemblies and components.
• Develop concepts, layouts and detailed 3D CAD designs, including drawings and technical documentation.
• Make key engineering decisions around materials, mechanisms, tolerances and manufacturability.
• Work closely with electrical, controls and other engineering teams to deliver integrated machine solutions.
• Support prototyping, testing, commissioning and design validation.
• Identify and resolve mechanical design issues throughout the development process.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced mechanical engineers.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure designs can be produced efficiently and to the required standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of existing machine designs and engineering processes.

Connaissances

3D CAD

Mechanical design

Machine design

Tolerance analysis

Hands-on engineering

Formation

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

3D CAD software

Description du poste

SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER - EAST FLANDERS (BELGIUM) - PERMANENT POSITION

We're currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in machine design to take ownership of the mechanical development of complex machinery and equipment.

You will be involved throughout the design process, from concept development and detailed engineering through to prototyping, testing and production.

The role combines hands-on mechanical design with technical ownership, requiring someone who can translate functional requirements into robust, manufacturable machine designs.

You will work closely with engineers across mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines to develop reliable solutions that meet performance, quality and cost requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design and development of machines, assemblies and components.
• Develop concepts, layouts and detailed 3D CAD designs, including drawings and technical documentation.
• Make key engineering decisions around materials, mechanisms, tolerances and manufacturability.
• Work closely with electrical, controls and other engineering teams to deliver integrated machine solutions.
• Support prototyping, testing, commissioning and design validation.
• Identify and resolve mechanical design issues throughout the development process.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced mechanical engineers.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure designs can be produced efficiently and to the required standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of existing machine designs and engineering processes.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Several years of experience in mechanical design, with a strong focus on machine or equipment design.
• Strong experience with 3D CAD and mechanical engineering principles.
• Good understanding of mechanisms, materials, manufacturing processes and tolerancing.
• Experience taking mechanical designs from concept through to production.
• Able to work independently while providing technical leadership within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Practical, hands-on approach to engineering and problem solving.

The Offer:

• A salary & benefits package commensurate with experience