Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Job in Eindhoven, Netherlands

Xelvin is a reliable partner for (international) companies to recruit and employ high educated technical professionals.

Our highly motivated employees are active in a broad variety of areas: mechanical, biomedical, electronic and chemical engineering, research and development, industrial automation and ICT.

Their flexibility and attitude make the difference. They have proven to be easy adapters and fast learners, they prove their productive value very fast.
Xelvin wants to achieve optimal added value for all parties involved. We help companies to find the right balance between their need for flexibility and finding the right person for the job ensuring continuity for the business. For employees we are looking for the most challenging jobs at the best companies in Europe.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description

For one of our respected customers, we are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer:Responsibilities:

• Leadership position on assignments.
• Design, analysis and testing of systems and sub-systems.
• Actively schedule, organize, and lead project meetings & design reviews to present ideas, concepts, results, and status.
• Use of critical thinking to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Display a knack for complex problem solving by evaluating options and implementing solutions.
• Composure, conflict management, timely decision making, listening skills, self-motivation, and perseverance are all requirements of this position.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast paced, team oriented, new product development environment.
• Mentoring of junior engineers on technical issues, problem solving strategies, and engineering principles.
• Team lead / Coordinator between team members (M-DEV, E-DEV, SW-DEV content owners)

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Job Requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant engineering experience is required.
• Track record of Team Lead responsibility in new product development
• Track record of developing consumer related products from concept development to market launch with key involvement in the industrialization phase.
• Design of medical products: The candidate must have a demonstrated history of engineering design work, preferably in a medical device industry (FDA regulation). Experience with IEC and UL regulations is needed.
• Design of injection-molded & elastomeric parts
• Understanding of vacuum, pump and drivers
• Part & component design for mechanical, electrical and control / software performance
• Integration of electrical components inside a mechanical embodiment (thermal management, EMC, wiring,…)
• Track record in communication with suppliers for manufacturing, cost estimation
• Understanding of design for human factors and ergonomics
• Determination of concept feasibility via sound engineering judgment & prototype evaluation
• Knowledgeable with CAD, FEA, CFD, injection molding simulation software, integration of electronics into a device with embedded software / control algorithm.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for reporting project status & conducting design reviews
• Knowledge and familiarity with Intellectual property filings, process, and searches is a plus
• Fluent in English (writing and talking)
• Track record in using Pro-Engineer and Intralink.
• Experience with DOORS and CEMAFORE is an advantage
• Travel: 20% of the time on average (worldwide)

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Application Information

• Leadership position on assignments.
• Design, analysis and testing of systems and sub-systems.
• Actively schedule, organize, and lead project meetings & design reviews to present ideas, concepts, results, and status.

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