senior mechanical design engineer

Prado Family; West-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prado Family in Belgium seeks a senior mechanical design engineer to own new products from concept to production, balancing engineering precision with architectural standards. You will supervise development, prototype testing, create component records, write instructions, and collaborate with production to ready systems for manufacture.

Requirements include a Technical Master in Engineering, 3+ years in product development, knowledge of 2D/3D drawing, and Dutch and English fluency; you thrive in

Qualifications

• Technical Master in Engineering, such as Electromechanics, Industrial Design, Electronics.
• Minimum 3 years experience within a similar function with a focus on product development.
• Knowledge of 2D and 3D drawing and strength theory.

Responsibilities

• Work out proposals and supervise the development of new products and components from A-Z.
• Supervise the prototype construction and subsequent necessary tests according to standards and regulations.
• Prepare a technical record for the components to be purchased.
• Supervise and write the necessary instructions, calculation programs and draft the technical documentation.
• Cooperate with the production department to have your system ready for production.
• Look for technical solutions to complaints and work out proposals for improvement.
• Give technical support to the sales and production department, you also provide the necessary training so that the knowledge is spread across all departments.
• Participate in the bi-weekly R&D meeting where you report on your project.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and communication so that cooperation with colleagues runs smoothly.
• Work with talented, experienced colleagues in a fast growing company.

Skills

2D drawing

3D drawing

strength theory

Dutch language

English language

team player

curiosity

AI applications interest

Education

Master in Engineering

Tools

Product development

Job description

Who We Are

At prado, we build invisible home technology for the world’s best architects. What began with a single flagship product in 2021 is now an integrated ecosystem of lighting, ventilation, power and security solutions, carried by more than 150 colleagues across Europe, North America and the Middle East. We are a family of brands that keeps on growing.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a senior mechanical design engineer to turn bold ideas into invisible technology. You'll own new products from concept to production and balance engineering precision with the design standards of the world's best architects.

What You Will Do

• Work out proposals and supervise the development of new products and components from A-Z.
• Supervise the prototype construction and subsequent necessary tests (internal and external) according to the applicable standards and applicable regulations.
• Prepare a technical record for the components to be purchased.
• Supervise and write the necessary instructions, calculation programs and draft the technical documentation.
• Cooperate with the production department to have your system ready for production.
• Look for technical solutions to complaints and work out proposals for improvement.
• Give technical support to the sales and production department, you also provide the necessary training so that the knowledge is spread across all departments.
• Participate in the bi-weekly R&D meeting where you report on your project.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and communication so that cooperation with colleagues runs smoothly.
• Work with talented, experienced colleagues in a fast growing company.

What We Are Looking For

• Technical Master in Engineering, such as Electromechanics, Industrial Design, Electronics,..
• Minimum 3 years experience within a similar function with a focus on product development.
• Preferably knowledge of one of the following fields: technical lighting, heat dissipation, ventilation.
• Strong interest in working with AI-applications and expanding your knowledge on the field.
• You have knowledge of 2D and 3D drawing and strength theory.
• You are always curious about the state of the art and work out the feasibility of new mechanical systems.
• You get energy from developing ideas into a successful finished products.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken Dutch and English is essential.
• You are creative and a driven team player who can also function independently.

What We Offer

• prado is a fast-scaling international company with the ambition to lead its market.
• Guided by a family-driven philosophy, you will feel quickly at home thanks to our warm work environment.
• You’ll work in an inspiring team that encourages passion and excellence, where ambition and collaboration go hand in hand.
• The role offers a challenging scope of responsibilities, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
• We offer a competitive salary package tailored to your experience and skills.
• A minimum of 4 days in-office presence per week is required to support the team cohesion.