Senior Mechanical Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems Nederland; Tilburg; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetron in Tilburg, Netherlands, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design and development efforts. You will manage projects from concept to delivery, including prototyping, testing and supplier coordination, while supporting production and customers.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical Engineering, extensive product development experience (SolidWorks preferred), strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in Dutch and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in product development and design, preferably with SolidWorks.
• Experience supporting production with troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Strong organisational and communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Ability to manage projects from concept to delivery and collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from client contact to delivery, including concept development, prototyping and testing.
• Coordinate suppliers, sourcing parts, and setup of production lines.
• Analyse, troubleshoot and resolve product and manufacturing issues via root cause analysis.
• Maintain communication with team members, clients and suppliers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the commercial department.

Skills

Product development

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Communication (Dutch & English)

Organisational skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Can you bring your Engineering experience to Kinetron? Join our team based in Tilburg and enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of as our Senior Mechanical Engineer.

• Location: Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
• Office presence: Onsite
• Experience level: Associate

What you would do as our Senior Mechanical Engineer

As our Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will collaborate both independently and within teams on one or multiple projects. Your responsibilities include mechanical (conceptual) design, project execution and providing engineering support to both production and customers. You will report directly to the R&D Manager.

You would also:

• Manage projects from initial client contact to product delivery, including product (conceptual) development and design, prototyping, testing, supplier coordination, parts sourcing, production line setup and process development.
• Support both production and customers by analysing, troubleshooting and resolving product and manufacturing process issues through root cause analysis and the implementation of effective solutions.
• Maintain communication with team members, clients, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects related to the development process, quality, efficiency, safety and environmental initiatives.
• Support the commercial department.

The skills and experience you need

We are looking for someone who has:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Extensive experience in product development and design, preferably using SolidWorks. Experience with fine mechanical systems, generators and electric motors is considered a plus.
• Proven experience supporting products in production, including troubleshooting and resolving product and manufacturing issues.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to effectively prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English, with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels of the organisation.

What we can offer you

• Opportunity to work on highly technical, innovative and environmentally friendly products for prestigious clients.
• The chance to work in a leading global company developing advanced energy harvesting and access control solutions.
• An autonomous role with diverse projects and responsibilities within a collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth through training, development and international collaboration.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including CAO Metaalunie benefits such as holidays, pension schemes and WIA insurance.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.