Senior Mechanical Designer

Senior Mechanical Designer

Skytree

Amsterdam, Netherlands

THE ROLE

As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you will play a crucial role in the product development process by leading the design and development of Skytree products. Leveraging your extensive experience and technical expertise, you will contribute to the innovation and optimization of mechanical designs, ensuring they meet the highest standards of functionality, reliability, and manufacturability.

YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT BY

• Driving conceptualization and innovation involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and contribute innovative ideas for enhancing product performance and functionality, while leveraging a deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles to develop new concepts and solution
• Utilizing advanced 3D modeling tools to create detailed mechanical designs and conducting simulations and analyses to validate designs for performance, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Overseeing prototyping, rigorous testing, and collaboration with testing and quality assurance teams to validate design concepts and ensure compliance with specified requirements and standards
• Collaborating and communicating design concepts across teams and stakeholders while integrating mechanical components seamlessly into the overall product architecture with electrical, software, and industrial designers
• Optimizing design for cost-effective production by collaborating closely with manufacturing teams and providing support throughout the manufacturing process to address any design-related issues
• Creating detailed design documentation, including drawings and specifications, while ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements
• Continuously learning about the latest advancements in mechanical engineering and design technologies, while implementing best practices and new techniques to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the design process

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field; advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) is a plus
• Proven (leadership) experience (typically 8+ years) in mechanical design, with a focus on complex systems and components
• Demonstrated ability to design machines, with experience in CFD simulations for gas flows and heat transfer
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software, such as Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar tools
• Experienced in Design for Manufacturing & Assembly cycles
• Nice-to-have: experience with industrial vacuum systems and familiarity with the challenges and considerations associated with the design of vacuum-based machinery
• Nice-to-have: experience with heat exchangers and heat pumps
• Strong preference for locally available candidates, with up-to-date knowledge on the local/EU manufacturing market

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