Lead Mechanical Engineer - Engine Components (Diesel)

TMC; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TMC in Eindhoven is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own the development of heavy-duty engine components from concept to production. You will work on cast iron and aluminum parts like blocks, heads, housings, and supporting structures, coordinating with suppliers, manufacturing, testing, and quality teams.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s or master’s in mechanical/ automotive/ mechatronics and has hands-on product development experience, tolerance analysis, and DFMEA expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive/Mechatronics or related field.
• Experience in product development of mechanical components.
• Knowledge of cast components, manufacturing, tolerancing, and validation methodologies.
• Experience with supplier collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate multidisciplinary activities.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of cast iron and aluminum engine parts such as engine blocks, cylinder heads, housings, brackets, covers, and supporting structures.
• Translate system and project requirements into robust mechanical designs.
• Coordinate development activities with suppliers, manufacturing, testing, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Drive design reviews, risk assessments, DFMEA activities, and validation programs.
• Analyze component performance and test results to identify improvements and corrective actions.
• Ensure designs meet durability, reliability, thermal loads, manufacturability, and cost targets.
• Support root-cause investigations and solve technical issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage component releases while safeguarding project timing and quality objectives.

Skills

Mechanical design

DFMEA

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive/Mechatronics

Tools

FEA

Tolerance analysis

Job description

TMC in Eindhoven is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own the development of heavy-duty engine components from concept to production. You will work on cast iron and aluminum parts like blocks, heads, housings, and supporting structures, coordinating with suppliers, manufacturing, testing, and quality teams.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s or master’s in mechanical/ automotive/ mechatronics and has hands-on product development experience, tolerance analysis, and DFMEA expertise.