Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lead Complex Machine Design

Vivid Resourcing; West-Vlaanderen; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vivid Resourcing in the Roeselare region, Belgium, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of complex machines from concept to production. You will own mechanical architectures, develop detailed 3D models, and drive robust solutions with strong hands-on focus.

You will collaborate with electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing teams, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary projects, while balancing performance, cost, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related.
• Significant experience in mechanical engineering and machine design.
• Proven experience designing machines, mechanisms, or complex mechanical assemblies.
• Strong experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks; experience with other CAD packages is also considered.
• Hands-on, multidisciplinary teamwork and mentoring of junior engineers.

Responsabilités

• Lead the mechanical design and development of machines and complex mechanical systems from concept through to production.
• Develop machine concepts and mechanical architectures based on functional and technical requirements.
• Design mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, structures, frames, drives, fixtures, and moving components.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Select appropriate materials, mechanical components, actuators, bearings, drives, and other machine elements.
• Carry out mechanical calculations and analysis to validate designs, including loads, stresses, tolerances, and mechanical performance.
• Design and optimise mechanisms for movement, positioning, handling, and automation.
• Develop prototypes and support machine build, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues during development, testing, installation, and production.
• Optimise machine designs for reliability, manufacturability, assembly, maintenance, and cost.
• Work closely with manufacturing and suppliers on machining, fabrication, component selection, and assembly requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, software, and other engineering disciplines to deliver complete machines.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, testing, and validation activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, drawings, BOMs, specifications, and other engineering documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing machines, mechanisms, and engineering processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced mechanical engineers.
• Take ownership of mechanical engineering activities and contribute to key technical decisions throughout projects.

Connaissances

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

Other CAD tools

Description du poste

Vivid Resourcing in the Roeselare region, Belgium, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of complex machines from concept to production. You will own mechanical architectures, develop detailed 3D models, and drive robust solutions with strong hands-on focus.

You will collaborate with electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing teams, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary projects, while balancing performance, cost, and