Senior Mechanical Engineer

Scarabee Group; Hoofddorp; Presencial; EUR 58.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary €5,200 - €6,500 per month

25 days annual leave

Personal development and career growth

Laptop and mobile phone

Pension scheme and travel expense Reim

International environment with 150+ at

Descripción de la vacante

Scarabee Group in Hoofddorp is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive R&D, product development and technical innovation for the airport industry. You will own complex development projects and mentor engineers across disciplines from concept to finished product.

You will design with SolidWorks/Inventor, perform calculations, prototype, test and ensure manufacturability, safety and reliability. The role offers a competitive salary, extensive leave, pension and international team exposure.

Formación

• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in Mechanical Engineering, R&D, product development or a comparable technical environment.
• A completed bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field.
• Extensive experience with SolidWorks and/or Inventor.
• Proven experience in product development and complex mechanical structures.
• Experience with engineering calculations, prototyping and testing new solutions.
• Knowledge of relevant technical standards and regulations.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Excellent written and spoken Dutch and English.

Responsabilidades

• Initiating and carrying out R&D and product innovation projects.
• Developing new mechanical concepts and technologies.
• Conducting feasibility studies and technical analyses.
• Researching and applying new materials, manufacturing techniques and structural design principles.
• Developing, testing and improving prototypes.
• Designing and developing complex mechanical structures and assemblies.
• Preparing and reviewing engineering calculations and 2D and 3D designs.
• Leading design reviews and ensuring technical quality.
• Improving and further developing existing products.
• Applying relevant NEN, ISO and UL standards and regulations.
• Collaborating across different engineering disciplines in multidisciplinary development projects.
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to fellow engineers.
• Contributing to the technical roadmap and the continued professionalisation of the Engineering department.

Conocimientos

Mechanical Engineering

R&D

Product development

SolidWorks

Inventor

Engineering calculations

Prototyping

Testing

Dutch & English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Inventor

Descripción del empleo

• Type of employment Part-time / Full-time

Would you like to play a key role as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in developing innovative products for the dynamic airport industry? Are you passionate about R&D, product innovation and complex technical challenges? And do you want to do more than just design, taking an active role in shaping the technical development of our products? Then we are looking for you!

What will you do as Senior Mechanical Engineer?

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be a key driving force behind R&D, product development and technical innovation within our Engineering department. You will work on developing new products and technologies while also fundamentally improving existing solutions.

You will be involved in new developments from the very first ideas. You will explore technical possibilities, materials and manufacturing techniques, assess feasibility and translate ideas into practical concepts and prototypes. You look beyond existing solutions and actively seek opportunities to make our products smarter, more reliable and more efficient.

You will take technical ownership of complex development projects and act as a key technical advisor and sounding board for Project Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software and Service & Maintenance. You will lead technical discussions, make design decisions and ensure these are supported by sound engineering principles.

You will be involved throughout the entire development process, from concept to finished product. You will develop designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, perform and review engineering calculations, and ensure that solutions meet requirements for manufacturability, safety, quality and reliability.

In addition, you will contribute to the continued development of our Engineering organisation. You will share knowledge, mentor fellow engineers and help raise the standards of our engineering processes, technical expertise and ways of working.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Initiating and carrying out R&D and product innovation projects;
• Developing new mechanical concepts and technologies;
• Conducting feasibility studies and technical analyses;
• Researching and applying new materials, manufacturing techniques and structural design principles;
• Developing, testing and improving prototypes;
• Designing and developing complex mechanical structures and assemblies;
• Preparing and reviewing engineering calculations and 2D and 3D designs;
• Leading design reviews and ensuring technical quality;
• Improving and further developing existing products;
• Applying relevant NEN, ISO and UL standards and regulations;
• Collaborating across different engineering disciplines in multidisciplinary development projects;
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to fellow engineers;
• Contributing to the technical roadmap and the continued professionalisation of the Engineering department.

What do you bring to the role?

You are an experienced Mechanical Engineer who enjoys looking ahead, exploring new possibilities and driving innovation. You combine in-depth technical expertise with a broad perspective and enjoy turning complex ideas into practical, tangible products.

In addition, you have:

• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in Mechanical Engineering, R&D, product development or a comparable technical environment;
• A completed bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field;
• Extensive experience with SolidWorks and/or Inventor;
• Proven experience in product development and complex mechanical structures;
• Experience with engineering calculations, prototyping and testing new solutions;
• Knowledge of relevant technical standards and regulations;
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills;
• Excellent written and spoken Dutch and English.

You are independent, curious and technically driven. You ask critical questions, take initiative and are not afraid to challenge existing solutions. At the same time, you are a valuable technical partner to your colleagues and know how to inspire others with your engineering vision.

You enjoy sharing knowledge and have the ambition to contribute not only to the development of innovative products but also to the growth of technical expertise and the continuous improvement of working practices within Engineering.

What do we offer?

• A gross salary of €5,200 - €6,500 per month based on full-time employment;
• 25 days of annual leave;
• Opportunities for personal development and career growth through training, education and coaching;
• A company laptop and mobile phone, also available for personal use;
• An attractive pension scheme and travel expense reimbursement;
• A friendly and welcoming international working environment with 150 colleagues across Hoofddorp, Germany and Japan;
• A vitality programme, including a sports allowance, a monthly chair massage at the office and a bicycle through Lease a Bike.