Product Engineer

BDR Thermea Group; Apeldoorn; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month salary

27 vacation days

13 ADV days

Pension scheme

Travel support

Employee discounts

Job summary

BDR Thermea Group is seeking a Product Engineer in Apeldoorn to design and improve mechanical components for large-scale production.

You will own parts, create 3D models and 2D drawings, and translate ideas into manufacturable designs while working with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering in mechanical discipline (HBO) required.
• 3–8 years in product development or mechanical design.
• Proven CAD experience and manufacturable drawings.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Good English communication; Dutch a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve mechanical components and assemblies.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Translate requirements into manufacturable designs and specs.
• Perform design validations and engineering calculations.
• Support prototype development, testing, and validation.
• Collaborate with procurement, quality, production and suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

Engineering drawings

Materials knowledge

English communication

Education

HBO Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Teamcenter

Job description

Design products that help shape the future of sustainable heating and climate solutions.

Do you enjoy creating 3D models, developing technical drawings, and turning ideas into products that are manufactured on a large scale? AtBDRThermeaGroup,you’lltake ownership of components that become part of innovative heating and climate solutions used by customers across Europe.

Your role

As a Product Engineer, you will develop and improve mechanical components and assemblies throughout the product development process. From the first concept and 3D model to supplier specifications, prototype validation, and production readiness,you’llhelp bring new products to life.

You will typically own one or more parts within a larger product, such as sheet metal components, plastic parts, piping, packaging, or mechanical assemblies.You’llbe responsible fortranslating ideas into manufacturable designs and ensuring they meet quality, performance, and production requirements. Along the way,you’llwork closely with colleagues from areas such as Testing & Validation, Quality, Procurement, Production, and Electronics to bring products successfully from design to production.

This is a hybrid role based in Apeldoorn.We value flexibility and collaboration and encourage colleagues to spend around three days per week in the office. During onboarding,you’llspend more time on-site building connections and learn fromcolleagues.

Your team

You’lljoin the Design & Engineering team within our CommercialDevelopment Unit. The team consists of Product Engineers, Senior Product Engineers, andother technicalcolleagues who develop and improve products used bylarge-scale enterprisecustomers across Europe.

This is a team where ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning are valued.You’llhave the opportunity to take responsibility for your own components from an early stage while learning from experienced colleagues around you. As yourexpertisegrows, there areseveralopportunities to develop your career within Product Engineering and thewiderBDRThermeaorganisation.

What you’ll do

• Develop and improve mechanical components and assemblies for new products.

• Create andmaintain3D CAD models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings.

• Translate technical requirements into manufacturable designs and supplier specifications.

• Perform engineering calculations and design validations to assess feasibility and performance.

• Support prototype development, testing, and validation activities.

• Work closely with suppliers, procurement, quality, and production teams to ensure successful implementation.

• Contribute to products that move fromconcepttoseriesproduction.

What you bring

• ABachelor’sdegree (HBO) in Mechanical Engineering ora relatedengineering discipline.

• Around 3-8 years of experience in product development, product engineering, or mechanical design.

• Solidexperience creating 3D CAD models and technical manufacturing drawings.

• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering fundamentals.

• Goodcommunicationskills in English. Dutch is considered a plus, not a requirement.

Nice to have

• Experience with Solid Edge, SolidWorks, or another 3D CAD package.

• Experience with Teamcenter or another PLM system.

• Experience with engineering validation, tolerance calculations, DFMEA, FEM, or simulations.

What we offer

• Build a long-term career with a permanent contractwithRemeha, our Dutch subsidiary,includingattractive employment conditionssuch asa 13th-month salary.

• Take time to recharge with 27 vacation days and 13additionalADV days:meaning 40 days off in a year,excludingpublic holidays.

• Invest in your future with a strong pension scheme.

• Enjoy support for your travel to work and various employee discounts.

• Make an impactatanorganisationthat is accelerating the energy transition.

Why join us?

At BDRThermeaGroup, we bring the energy transition closer every day. Serving customers in more than 100 countries with a diverse team of 7,000, we are united by a shared mission to create a sustainable future through smart indoor climate solutions. We champion innovation, customer focus, and a cohesiveteamculture.

BDRThermeaGroup is a proud equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusivity. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to join us inshapinga more sustainable, innovative future for everyone.

What’sit like to work at BDRThermeaGroup?

At BDRThermeaGroup, we do not just talk about making a difference — weliveit every day. As a team member, you will be part of a company leading the way in the global energy transition, shaping the future of sustainable heating and hot water systems. Work alongside passionate colleagues who share our core values: One Team, Sustainable Future, and Customer Focus. We support your growth, development, and well-being in a purpose-driven environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Join us on our journey toward a sustainable future.

At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.