Mechanical Engineer

IHC Mining B.V.; Kinderdijk; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Home office allowance

Travel allowance

Pension plan

Training budget

Gym access

Healthcare support

Job summary

IHC Mining is seeking a Mechanical Mining Engineer to design and develop mechanical systems for mining solutions. You will contribute to early-stage design, run feasibility studies, and shape concepts through 3D CAD modelling and technical calculations.

You will collaborate with clients, suppliers, and internal teams across international projects, ensuring documentation, specifications and testing support align with sustainability and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Higher professional education in mechanical engineering is required.
• 5–10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (Solid Edge preferred, Teamcenter knowledge a plus).
• Affinity with sustainable technology and international projects.
• Excellent English and Dutch communication skills (spoken and written).
• Residence in the Netherlands or valid EU work permit.

Responsibilities

• Designing and modelling mechanical products and systems in 3D CAD.
• Performing technical calculations and selecting appropriate materials.
• Preparing specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Supporting the construction, assembly, and testing of installations.
• Collaborating with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

Skills

3D CAD

Solid Edge

Teamcenter

Mechanical design

Communication English-Dutch

Education

Higher professional education in mechanical engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

Teamcenter

Job description

Your job As a Mechanical Mining Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of mechanical systems for our mining solutions. You have a passion for early-stage design and shape innovative concepts through brainstorming and feasibility studies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and modelling mechanical products and systems in 3D CAD.
• Performing technical calculations and selecting appropriate materials.
• Preparing specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Supporting the construction, assembly, and testing of installations.
• Collaborating with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

Requirements

• A higher professional education in mechanical engineering.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (proficient/expert user of Solid Edge and Teamcenter is preferable).
• Affinity with sustainable technology and international projects.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Dutch (both orally and in writing).
• You are living in the Netherlands or you have a valid EU work permit.

What we offer

• Gross monthly salary depending on relevant working experience between € 4.000 and +€ 6.000 (plus 8% holiday allowance)
• Plenty of time off: 40 vacation days for a full-time position, with the option to buy or sell additional leave.
• A profit-sharing scheme that lets you share in Royal IHC's success.
• Flexible working: A home office allowance of €2,45 per day + a one-time payment of €750 to set up your workspace.
• Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer for the days you commute to the office.
• A solid pension plan through PME.
• Room to grow: Numerous internal career opportunities and a training budget + access to our IHC Academy to support your development.
• Health and energy: Unlimited access to our in-house gym (in exchange for the sustainable employability day).
• Royal IHC takes care of things you'd rather not worry about, but that are still important—such as disability insurance, partner pension, and the option to have additional healthcare costs reimbursed through our Social Fund.

About IHC Mining

At IHC Mining, we develop (innovative) solutions and equipment across dry-to-wet mining, underwater remote mining, deep-sea mining, and urban mining. Supporting customers throughout the entire mining cycle is a core part of our work - from early-phase project evaluation studies, through engineering, delivery, and after-sales support, all the way to mine closure. Within this global playing field, the needs of mining customers are translated into fully integrated solutions, achieved through close collaboration with colleagues in Brazil, South Africa, and Australia. We ensure that valuable minerals are recovered in a manner that aligns seamlessly with the environmental, operational, and economic requirements of each client. This includes minerals such as, but not limited to, mineral sands, silica sands, and alluvial and sedimentary deposits (gold, tin, diamond, potash, lithium) - including those that serve as key inputs for high-value battery materials. In addition, we support tailings removal and re-handling where secondary mineral recovery is required.

About IHC Mining

For every phase in the mining life cycle for raw materials, IHC Mining provides reliable, integrated solutions, fully tailored to specific demand for mineral resources. By means of the state-of-the-art equipment that we design and build - and the services we deliver, our customers can improve operational efficiency, lower the cost per tonne and make their activities more sustainable. We have a proven track record in solutions for mineral sands, tailings rehabilitation, battery minerals, gold, diamonds, tin and other commodities. In addition, with our experts working on a global basis, we guarantee a local presence and industry leading support on every continent.

Royal IHC

Royal IHC is a leading supplier of maritime technology and expert craftsmanship. Driven by innovation, our dedicated experts provide a competitive edge to our worldwide customers in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries. However, Royal IHC is much more than vessels, equipment and services. We deliver reliable, integrated solutions that improve operational efficiency and create a platform for a more sustainable performance. As we navigate new waters, our aim remains unchanged: to discover the smartest and safest way forward for both our customers and our people. Together, we create the maritime future. In 2042 (when we exist 400 years) Royal IHC will be a fully sustainable company with a net-zero portfolio.

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