Senior Industrial Designer & Studio Lead (Amsterdam)

SLIMDESIGN; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Amsterdam centre

International projects

Professional development

Team events

Job summary

SLIMDESIGN is an Amsterdam-based product development studio specialising in consumer electronics and technically complex products. We are seeking an experienced Industrial Design Engineer who combines design flair with mechanical engineering expertise to shape the studio's future.

You will work hands-on on concept development, prototyping, testing and production support, collaborating with electronics and software engineers, manufacturing partners, and clients in international projects.

Qualifications

• A degree in Industrial Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience after graduation.
• Experience within a design consultancy, industrial design studio or product development company.
• Excellent product design skills and a refined understanding of form, proportion, detailing and CMF.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, tolerancing, DFM, DFA and manufacturing processes.
• A structured engineering approach and exceptional three-dimensional spatial awareness.
• The ability to solve complex mechanical and product architecture challenges.
• Excellent visual communication skills, including hand sketching, digital sketching and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Expert-level SolidWorks skills, including surface modelling and management of complex assemblies.
• Strong 3D visualisation and rendering skills, preferably using KeyShot.
• The ability to plan and manage your own work, deliverables and quality standards.
• A proactive, independent and constructive attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Dutch language skills are beneficial but not mandatory.
• Strong professional references and positive relationships with previous employers.

Responsibilities

• Translate client briefs into project proposals, development plans and feasibility studies.
• Develop technically feasible product ideas, concepts and system configurations.
• Define product architecture, mechanical construction and production methods.
• Develop and refine components and assemblies in 2D and 3D using SolidWorks.
• Build and test prototypes using in-house FDM and resin printing.
• Coordinate external prototyping, including CNC machining, electronics and specialist suppliers.
• Estimate product costs, tooling investments and development risks.
• Prepare risk analyses, validation procedures and certification strategies.
• Define, outsource and supervise production tooling.
• Communicate directly with clients, suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Contribute to acquisition, studio communications and external media content.
• Maintain and improve internal processes and quality standards.
• Take ownership of projects and support the development of Design Engineers and interns.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modelling

Product design

Mechanical engineering

DFM DFA

English communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Technical problem solving

Proactive attitude

Leadership potential

Attention to detail

Quality standards

Education

Industrial Design Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

SLIMDESIGN is an Amsterdam-based product development studio specialising in consumer electronics and technically complex products. We are seeking an experienced Industrial Design Engineer who combines design flair with mechanical engineering expertise to shape the studio's future.

You will work hands-on on concept development, prototyping, testing and production support, collaborating with electronics and software engineers, manufacturing partners, and clients in international projects.