Work Planner / Mechanical Engineering Drafter

Kara Future Energy Systems; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package

Family business atmosphere

Job summary

KARA Energy Systems in the Netherlands is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Work Planner / Drafter to bridge engineering, purchasing, production and assembly. You ensure designs are production-ready before manufacturing starts.

You will develop 3D models and drawings, prepare BOMs and work packages, check manufacturability, and support production with technical issues. The role offers an innovative, international project environment and an authentic Twente mentality.

Qualifications

• Completion of an MBO level 4 education in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Experience with a 3D CAD package, preferably Inventor.
• Technical insight and affinity for mechanical or structural engineering.
• Accurate and structured working method.
• Good command of Dutch; English and German are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and technical drawings.
• Create production and assembly drawings.
• Prepare bills of materials and work packages.
• Prepare for production and assembly.
• Check designs for manufacturability.
• Consult with engineering, production, purchasing and project management.
• Provide support with technical issues during execution.
• Contribute ideas for improvements, standardization and new solutions.

Skills

3D CAD

Structured working method

Mechanical engineering affinity

Education

MBO level 4 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

Job description

Work Planner / Mechanical Engineering Drafter

Are you helping to build the energy of tomorrow?

Are you technically skilled and do you get energy from developing smart technical solutions? Do you enjoy converting designs into perfectly prepared production? Then we are looking for you!

At KARA Energy Systems, we believe in the power and value of bioenergy. With cutting-edge technology and development, we contribute to our clients' energy needs and profitability. We deliver high-tech, customized solutions with a personal touch. How? By implementing bioenergy concepts and solutions worldwide based on biomass combustion—custom-made, fully engineered and manufactured in the Netherlands, delivered turnkey, and operating in accordance with the strictest emission and environmental regulations. From 250 kW to 10 MW. Our team is both limitless and groundbreaking.

KARA is a close-knit family business with an entrepreneurial culture. A team of bright thinkers and strong doers, each with their own unique knowledge and experience, but with a shared passion for making a difference. This way, we not only create new forms of energy, but also energize ourselves—for us and our customers. Want to be part of our team? Are you up for the challenge?

As a Mechanical Engineering Work Planner / Drafter, you are the link between engineering, purchasing, production, and assembly. You ensure that everything is technically correct before production starts.

Your duties include, among other things:

• Developing 3D models and technical drawings.
• Creating production and assembly drawings.
• Preparing bills of materials and work packages.
• Preparing for production and assembly.
• Checking designs for manufacturability.
• Consult with engineering, production, purchasing, and project management.
• Providing support with technical issues during execution.
• Contributing ideas for improvements, standardization, and new solutions.

No two days are the same. Every installation is custom-made and requires a smart technical approach.

The Mechanical Engineering Work Planner / Drafter at KARA

• Possesses a completed MBO level 4 education in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Has experience with a 3D CAD package, preferably Inventor
• Has technical insight and an affinity for mechanical engineering or structural engineering
• Has an accurate and structured working method
• Good command of the Dutch language. English and German are a plus

What can you expect from us as a work planner / mechanical engineering draftsman

• A challenging position within an innovative organization
• Working on international projects that are each custom-made
• A lot of responsibility and room for initiative
• Working with enthusiastic colleagues who live and breathe technology
• A modern work environment with short lines of communication
• An excellent salary commensurate with your knowledge and experience
• A true family business with an authentic Twente mentality.
• And of course an excellent package of primary and secondary employment conditions.