Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Production (Hybrid)

Skytree; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel cost reimbursement

Hybrid work model

25 vacation days

Job summary

Skytree, Amsterdam-based cleantech company, seeks a Lead/Senior Mechanical Design Engineer focused on production-friendly designs and rapid industrialization. You will drive concept refinement, optimize for manufacturing, and lead designs into production with an emphasis on efficiency and build quality.

Join a dynamic team in a start-up environment that values innovation, collaboration, and practical, scalable solutions for cleaner air. Hybrid work and close proximity to Science Park are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; Master’s or PhD is an advantage.
• 10+ years of mechanical design and production/manufacturing experience.
• Experience with end-to-end product development from scratch.
• Proven ability to design complex, industrial equipment (low volume, high complexity).
• Experience in start/scale-up environments, sheet metal, CFD for gas flows and heat transfer.
• DFMA / Design for X, FEM/FEA, industrial vacuum systems, GD&T, PFD and P&ID.
• Proficient in 3D modeling tools (Inventor/ SolidWorks/ AutoCAD; Ansys, Python, Matlab a plus).
• Excellent English; Dutch a good advantage; Netherlands-based preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements.
• Optimize designs for cost-effective production with close collaboration with manufacturing teams.
• Develop concepts and carry them to production.
• Create detailed 3D models and perform simulations to validate performance and safety.
• Integrate mechanical components into the overall product architecture with E, software, and industrial designers.
• Produce detailed design documentation and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Continuously learn and apply new design techniques to improve efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical design

Production experience

Cross-functional collaboration

FEM/FEA

CFD

3D CAD

GD&T

PFD/ P&ID

English communication

Dutch language

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree (Master/PhD)

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Ansys Fluent

PLM/PDM

Job description

Skytree, Amsterdam-based cleantech company, seeks a Lead/Senior Mechanical Design Engineer focused on production-friendly designs and rapid industrialization. You will drive concept refinement, optimize for manufacturing, and lead designs into production with an emphasis on efficiency and build quality.

Join a dynamic team in a start-up environment that values innovation, collaboration, and practical, scalable solutions for cleaner air. Hybrid work and close proximity to Science Park are offered.