VIE Mechanical Design Engineer

ALTEN; Herstal; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Belgium is seeking a VIE Mechanical Design Engineer in the Liège region to contribute to the design and development of complex mechanical systems. You will participate throughout the product lifecycle from concept through manufacturing and assembly, using CATIA V5 and GD&T.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of mechanical design experience, with exposure to high-precision engineering environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Development.
• 3+ years in a mechanical design office (incl. apprenticeships, internships).
• Experience in aerospace/space/defense/energy/high-precision sectors.
• Experience designing parts and assemblies from concept to released drawings.
• Daily use of CATIA V5 for mechanical design.
• Solid GD&T knowledge and tolerance analyses.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical parts and assemblies in 3D/2D using CATIA V5.
• Perform pre-sizing calculations and tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Produce technical drawings with full GD&T requirements.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Skills

CATIA V5

GD&T

3D/2D design

Tolerance analysis

Materials & manufact.

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Enovia

3DEXPERIENCE

Teamcenter

SmarTeam

Job description

VIE Mechanical Design Engineer

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be joining a high-tech engineering environment where you will contribute to the design and development of complex mechanical systems. This role offers the opportunity to be involved throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept design to manufacturing and assembly.

Key responsibilities

• Design mechanical parts and assemblies in 3D and 2D using CATIA V5 (engine equipment, space valves, test bench mechanics)
• Perform pre-sizing calculations and tolerance stack-up analyses
• Produce technical drawings with full GD&T requirements
• Select materials and manufacturing processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams (titanium, aluminium, steels, nickel alloys)
• Manage engineering changes and production-related design modifications
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, testing and engineering teams throughout the development cycle

Required skills

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Development
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a mechanical design office (including apprenticeships, work-study programmes and internships)
• Experience in industries such as aerospace, space, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing or other high-precision engineering sectors
• Experience designing mechanical parts and assemblies from concept through to released drawings
• Ability to present and explain completed design projects that have been manufactured and assembled in a production environment
• Daily use of CATIA V5 for mechanical design
• Strong knowledge of Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design and Drafting
• Solid understanding of GD&T principles and their application on technical drawings
• Experience performing tolerance stack-up analyses on assemblies
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods including machining, welding, sheet metal, casting and forging
• Experience using PLM or configuration management tools such as Enovia, 3DEXPERIENCE, Teamcenter or SmarTeam
• Fluent French and English (C1 level)

Nice to have

• Experience with complex mechanical systems or equipment
• Knowledge of welded structure design (CATIA V5 welding design)
• Basic Finite Element Analysis (FEA) skills
• Experience working in a regulated engineering environment
• Familiarity with quality management systems and engineering standards

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a world leader in engineering and technology consulting, with over 57 000 employees in more than 30 countries. We support major companies in their innovation, R&D, and digital transformation projects across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, finance, life sciences, and telecommunications.

Present in Belgium for over 25 years, ALTEN Belgium operates from its offices in Brussels and Antwerp. Today, with a team of 700 consultants ALTEN Belgium offers a wide range of expertise across Engineering, Life Sciences, and IT fields. From Automotive to Railway, and Medtech to Agrifood, our experts deploy their knowledge to provide innovative solutions in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.