Mechanical Engineer

Ranpak; Eygelshoven; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

Hybrid work

25 vacation days

Pension plan

Year-end bonus

Modern building in Eygelshoven

Career development

Job summary

Ranpak seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop automated paper converting machinery and related equipment. You will work closely with software and electrical engineers to deliver fully automated, reliable mechanical systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics, 5+ years of experience, and strong CAD/engineering skills. Hybrid work and a modern facility in Eygelshoven are offered along with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• At least 5 years of related mechanical engineering experience of automation machines.
• Knowledge of CE standards and machine guidelines.
• Experience with 3D CAD and product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems and concepts for automation machines.
• Collaborate with software and electrical engineers for integrated solutions.
• Create and check drawings, calculations, and testing plans.
• Lead and guide junior engineers on projects.
• Participate in NPIs, product maintenance, and cost reduction efforts.

Skills

5+ years of experience

Mechatronics knowledge

Strong communication

Team lead

Dutch & English

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

SAP

Job description

Ranpak
Founded in 1972, Ranpak's goal was to create the first environmentally responsible system to protect products during shipment.
Ranpak’s mission is to deliver sustainable packaging solutions that help improve supply chain performance and costs, reduce environmental impact, and support a variety of growing business needs globally. With this, we deliver an important contribution to reduce the global plastic crisis.
The development and improvement of materials, systems, and total solution concepts have earned Ranpak a reputation as an innovative leader in e-commerce and industrial supply chain solutions. Besides Protective Paper Solutions, Ranpak invests heavily in its Automation division.

Summary

Design and development of paper converting machinery, fully automated 'box sizing' machines and related equipment. Responsible for the design, development and documentation associated with mechanic systems, in strong cooperation with software and electric engineering.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Works as a collaborative engineering team member applying mechanical engineering principles to develop design solutions, according to Ranpak standards and compliances like CE.
• Cooperates with other engineering departments software and electric and is able to discuss on basic level resulting in a joint solution.
• Structured way of working and capable to make analysis and taking data-driven decisions.
• Develops concepts of new solutions and finalize these till functional detailed designs.
• Confirms mechanical component’s capabilities and quality by designing testing plans.
• Provides engineering reports, risk assessments, calculations and checks drawings for completeness and accuracy.
• Interacts with other departments, vendors, suppliers, to select components/subassemblies that comply with machine requirements and specifications.
• Responsible for design and concept and layout using Solidworks, PDM and SAP
• Assists with the design, development, testing and reports for NPI projects.
• Participates in design projects, customized products, existing product maintenance, quality improvements and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• At least 5 years of related mechanical engineering experience of automation machines, in cooperation with software and electric engineering.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and machine guidelines (CE).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and automation technology
• Eager to implement best practices of other machine builders.
• Capable to act as team lead and guide junior engineers.
• Self-motivated and innovative, yet an exceptional product development team player.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Good communications skills in the Dutch and English language
• Knowledge of working with 3D CAD systems, preferrable Solidworks.
• Willing to travel up to 5% of the time.

Ranpak gives you space to grow and perform. You receive:

• Excellent salary based on experience.
• Hybrid work: tone day per week from home with a full‑time contract.
• 25 vacation days and extra ADV days.
• A PMT pension plan with two‑thirds of the premium paid by us.
• A year‑end bonus.
• A new and modern building in Eygelshoven.
• Broad development opportunities within Ranpak.

Do you see yourself as our new Senior Mechanical Engineer? For questions you can contact Wayne Janssen on [e-mail]. We look forward to meeting you.