Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Stoneridge; Barneveld; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 8%

Travel allowance

Pension PME

WIA insurance

PAWW insurance

Holiday days 27

ATV 13 days

Job summary

Stoneridge in the Netherlands seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and integrate camera systems, monitors and display modules for automotive environments. You will apply mechanical engineering principles across hardware development, mass production and thermal/mechanical performance.

You will collaborate with electrical, software and optical teams, develop CAD models, perform tolerance analyses and drive design reviews to ensure reliability and manufacturability in line with IATF16949

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent proven expertise).
• 7+ years of experience in automotive mechanical design and integration.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Siemens NX, Creo, CATIA, Inventor) and knowledge of materials, thermal management, sealing and mounting systems.
• Familiarity with automotive validation procedures and quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 26262).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mechanical design and industrialization of automotive camera/display systems (rear-/side-view, surround view, instrument clusters).
• Collaborate with electrical, software and optical teams to ensure seamless integration of imaging hardware.
• Develop and validate CAD models, perform tolerance analyses, DFMEA and design reviews for reliability and manufacturability.
• Address thermal dissipation, vibration, sealing (IP rating) and alignment precision issues.
• Engage suppliers and customers on development, tooling and validation; ensure compliance with automotive standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical reviews, environmental and durability testing.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Thermal management

DFMEA

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Creo

CATIA

Inventor

Job description

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.

Objective of the position

As Sr. Mechanical Engineer, you will work closely with cross‑functional teams to design and integrate camera systems, monitors, and display modules for automotive environments. You will bring deep knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and expertise in hardware development, mass production, and thermal/mechanical performance.

Characterization of activities

• Contribute to the mechanical design and industrialization of automotive camera and display systems (e.g., rear‑view, side‑view, surround view, instrument cluster displays) using your expertise.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (electrical, software, optical) to ensure seamless integration of imaging hardware.
• Develop and validate detailed CAD models and drawings, and perform tolerance analyses, DFMEA, and design reviews to ensure reliability and manufacturability.
• Apply advanced problem‑solving skills to address mechanical challenges related to thermal dissipation, vibration, sealing (IP rating), and alignment precision.
• Engage with suppliers and customers on component development, tooling, validation, and ensure compliance with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 26262).
• Support technical reviews and share expertise, including environmental and durability testing, while mentoring junior engineers when needed.

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent proven expertise).
• 7+ years of experience in automotive mechanical design, including hands‑on development and integration.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Siemens NX, Creo, CATIA, or Inventor) and strong knowledge of materials, thermal management, sealing, and mounting systems.
• Familiarity with automotive standards and validation procedures for electronic modules and environmental testing.
• Experience with mechatronic product development, preferably in ADAS systems, camera/monitor hardware, and mass production processes.
• Understanding of advanced analysis and integration requirements, such as thermal simulation (CFD), mechanical FEA, optical alignment, and automotive communication protocols (LVDS, Ethernet, CAN).

What we offer

• Salary based on knowledge and experience.
• Working on innovative systems together with a motivated, collaborative and diverse team.
• At the end of the day you will go home and see the physical results of your hard work on the road.
• Full‑time employment of 40 hours per week.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• Travel allowance home‑work: 23ct per kilometers one way up to a maximum of 50 km
• CAO: Metalektro HP
• Retirement: PME (Pensioenfonds Metalektro).
• WIA: WIA floor, WGA gap and WGA gap additional insurances in accordance with the stipulated provisions.
• PAWW:Compulsory supplementary insurance when the statutory unemployment WW or WGA benefit expires.
• Holiday days: 27 days on an annual basis (full‑time).
• ATV: 13 days on an annual basis (full‑time)