Design Engineer

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Woerden; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 PTO days

13 ATV days

Bonus plan

Insurance discounts

Pension contribution 50/50

AD06 Job Category Production Eng

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Design Engineer based in Woerden to design, model, and verify precision mechanical actuators suitable for mass production. You will work in a multidisciplinary team and guide model makers and test engineers through development.

Requirements include a BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Creo experience, knowledge of plastics/metals, and familiarity with DFA/DFM, tolerances, and ISO GPS drawings. English is the working language; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc Mechanical Engineering is required or preferred.
• Experience with 3D CAD Creo is essential.
• Knowledge of plastics and metals materials is important.
• Familiarity with mass production techniques, DFA/DFM, tolerance stacks, and FMEA is expected.
• Understanding of ISO GPS drawings and automotive standards is desirable.
• Basic electronics knowledge is a plus.
• We value innovation, teamwork, analytical thinking, and strong communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and model precision mechanical actuators for mass production.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary project teams as the design contact.
• Guide model makers and test engineers within projects.
• Generate product models and documentation.
• Lead verification and validation activities.
• Provide technical support to customers and suppliers.

Skills

Creo

Mass production

DFA/DFM

Tolerance stacks

FMEA

ISO GPS drawings

Automotive standards

3D CAD

English

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

MSc Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

The Design Engineer, will be based in Worden and will design, modelling and contribute to the verification and validation of precision mechanical actuators that are suitable for mass production

What a typical day looks like:

• Design and model in detail precision mechanical actuators based on specifications, within the project budget and timing.
• Participate in multidisciplinary project teams as a point of contact regarding product design and makes maximum use of competitor engineering including molding and assembly.
• Guide Model makers and Test Engineers within projects.
• Generate product models and required documentation.
• Guide required verification and validation processes.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Support research in the development of concepts.
• Support co‑development processes with suppliers in consultation with Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) and Supply Chain Management (SCM).
• Perform CAE simulations, calculations and analyses.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• BSc/Msc Mechanical Engineering (Fine Mechanics, Industrial or Mechatronic Design).
• Experience with 3D CAD software (Creo).
• Material knowledge (plastics and metals).
• Knowledge of mass production techniques, DFA, DFM, tolerance stacks, FMEA, ISO GPS drawings…
• Knowledge of and experience with Automotive standards and the Automotive quality system.
• Basic knowledge of electronics is an advantage.
• Innovative.
• Team player.
• Analytical thinking.
• Communicative.
• English spoken and written (working language), additional foreign languages and Dutch are an advantage.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• 27 PTO and 13 ATV days
• 8% holiday pay
• A bonus plan
• Discount on several insurances
• 50/50 pension contribution
• AD06 Job Category Production Engineering

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.

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