Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Netherlands (hybrid)
Permanent Position
 
Position Overview:
An experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for aerospace will join the team. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong applied engineering skills and an aptitude for leading small engineering teams and projects. Support the propulsion and vehicle teams as the focal point for leading mechanical design projects (Airframe, Propulsion, Landing gear, flight controls) through the entire design life cycle.
 
Tasks
- Lead design projects for aerospace components and systems from the conceptual phase through manufacturing to integration and testing
- Generate 3D CAD models, drawings, schematics, bills of material, and other related documentation required for manufacturing, integration and testing
- Deliver technical documentation including any engineering calculations, analysis and assumptions required to substantiate your design decisions and solutions
- Prepare and participate in design reviews
- Manage suppliers and manufacturers by addressing any technical questions and resolving any issues which may arise during the manufacturing process
- Select standard parts, fasteners, equipment and consumables following best practices and industry standards
- Contribute to the DMU and configuration management

Requirements
- MSc. in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Technician qualifications with substantial experience would also be considered.
- +5 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in the aerospace industry
- Strong knowledge of the manufacturing and assembly processes: machining, sheet metal forming, composites and additive manufacturing
- Excellent CAD and PLM knowledge: Part design, DWGs, DMU management
- Good engineering material properties knowledge
- Strong engineering fundamentals and analytical skills: dimensioning calculations, load path definitions, basic stress calculations, energy and power
- Seal and fastener design knowledge
- Auxiliary component selection – general electro/mechanical components
- ISO GD&T knowledge required
- Fluent in English as a working language. Dutch language is beneficial.
- Proficiency in Siemens tool suite: NX, and TeamCenter PLM system, would be a plus
- Experience with Metallic and composite structure design would be beneficial
- Good to have experience with hydraulics, fuel systems and component design

This company is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
  
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