Aerospace Design Engineer (Full Lifecycle) | CATIA/SolidWorks

SII Group Netherlands; Randstad; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SII Group Netherlands is seeking a Design Engineer to contribute to full lifecycle mechanical design in an aerospace setting. You will develop 3D models and drawings, collaborate with stress, systems, and certification teams, and ensure designs meet stringent aerospace standards.

The role involves concept to industrialization work, with emphasis on CATIA/SolidWorks and tolerance analysis, in a fast-growing engineering environment in Haarlem, NL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 4 to 7 years of experience in mechanical design (aerospace or high-tech)
• Strong knowledge of CATIA V5 and/or SolidWorks
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and certification constraints is a strong plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality 3D models and detailed drawings using CATIA and SolidWorks
• Design and detail aircraft interior components and structural assemblies
• Perform conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design activities per customer specs
• Conduct feasibility studies and optimize concepts for cost, weight, and manufacturability
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to ensure efficient industrialization
• Participate in design reviews (PDR, CDR) and provide justifications
• Manage interfaces between systems and stakeholders
• Prepare and review certification documentation per aerospace standards
• Support prototype manufacturing, assembly, testing, and improvements
• Perform tolerance analysis and stack-up calculations

Skills

Experience in mechanical design

Strong communication skills

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

SolidWorks

Job description

SII Group Netherlands is seeking a Design Engineer to contribute to full lifecycle mechanical design in an aerospace setting. You will develop 3D models and drawings, collaborate with stress, systems, and certification teams, and ensure designs meet stringent aerospace standards.

The role involves concept to industrialization work, with emphasis on CATIA/SolidWorks and tolerance analysis, in a fast-growing engineering environment in Haarlem, NL.