Mechanical System Designer

Forexx Group; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Training opportunities

Ownership and responsibility

Knowledge sharing culture

Job summary

Forexx Group in the Netherlands is seeking a Mechanical System Designer to translate customer requirements into system-level mechanical and mechatronic solutions within multidisciplinary environments.

You will lead design analyses, develop work packages, and coordinate a team of engineers, balancing theory with practical implementation while maintaining design principles across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience developing complex mechanical or mechatronic systems.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Familiarity with engineering tools and simulation methods.
• Ability to balance theory with practical solutions.
• Understanding of design principles across the product lifecycle.
• Strong communication skills and coordinating technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into mechanical and mechatronic system concepts and designs.
• Perform analyses such as strength, stiffness, and design optimization.
• Define and execute technical work packages, including planning and estimation.
• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers.
• Identify technical risks and define mitigation strategies.
• Ensure alignment and collaboration across different engineering disciplines.
• Take ownership of system-level challenges and technical decision-making.

Skills

Complex mechanical systems

Analytical thinking

Design principles

Team coordination

Engineering tools & simulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Job description

As a Mechanical System Designer, you play a key role in translating customer requirements into system-level mechanical solutions within complex, multidisciplinary environments. You contribute to the development of advanced technical products by bridging architecture and detailed design.

What you’ll be doing

• Translate requirements into mechanical and mechatronic system concepts and designs
• Perform analyses such as strength, stiffness, and design optimization
• Define and execute technical work packages, including planning and estimation
• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers
• Identify technical risks and define mitigation strategies
• Ensure alignment and collaboration across different engineering disciplines
• Take ownership of system-level challenges and technical decision-making

What you bring to the table

• Academic background in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Experience in developing complex mechanical or mechatronic systems
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Familiarity with engineering tools and simulation methods
• Ability to balance theoretical approaches with practical solutions
• Understanding of design principles across the product lifecycle
• Strong communication skills and experience in coordinating technical teams

What we offer you

• Flexible working hours (32–40 hours) with hybrid work options
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to extend
• Opportunity to work on complex and innovative engineering projects
• High level of responsibility and ownership in your role
• Access to training and personal development opportunities
• Collaborative and multidisciplinary working environment
• Informal culture with a focus on knowledge sharing and team engagement