Mechanical Engineer

Job Overview:
We are looking for a CAD Engineer who will report directly to the R&D Manager and will be responsible for the development and optimization of our existing and new products, using 3D CAD software, preferably Solidworks. You will perform DFMEA and Finite Element Analysis, and also develop testing devices in order to verify your mechanical system solutions. You will be in direct contact with suppliers with respect to manufacturability (DFM), assembly (DFA) and control plans. You will collaborate with other core competence engineers to make fruitful design decisions in order to reach the project goals and timeline.


Key Responsibilities:
•    Development and optimization of our existing and new products, using 3D CAD software, preferably Solidworks
•    Conduct DFMEA analysis and review suppliers DFMEA & PFMEA
•    Perform Finite Element Analysis to ensure part resistance, durability and lightness
•    Create / improve 2D drawings and tolerance stack up analysis to obtain lightweight, cost optimized and manufacturable
      designs   
•    Develop / use testing devices to verify technical solutions 
•    Lead suppliers with respect to manufacturability (DFM), assembly (DFA) and robust control plan

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s or master’s degree and relevant experience (3-6 years in) in precision mechanical engineering, ideally on gearboxes.
•    You have strong CAD and 2D drawing skills, preferably with Solidworks.
•    You have experience with FMEA’s as well as FEA methods.
•    You have experience with manufacturing tolerances and tolerance stack-ups and DFM and DFA.
•    You are very hands on and able to work autonomously.
•    You have ideally also experience on developing / using test devices (LabView, Python).
•    You are fluent in English – it is not required to have Dutch as a mother tongue.
•    You must be able to work in the EU without the need for VISA sponsorship.
•    Being a cyclist is not mandatory but we’re all quite passionate about cycling.

Personal characteristics:
•    You are a team player.
•    You are keen on taking up the challenge to bring a new product to the market.
•    Strong communicator: excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, mediate and critically
      analyze. Able to effectively convey ideas.
•    You are creative, innovative and have a problem-solving approach and you enjoy a scale-up mentality.
•    You are positive, thorough, accurate, result-oriented and have an eye for detail and quality.
•    Highly organized and capable of multitasking.
•    Structured & analytical but with a sense for pragmatism.
•    Independent worker with a hands-on, proactive mindset.

What we offer: 
•    A challenging position in a young, dynamic, company in a highly evolving market
•    The opportunity to work on a product that will revolutionize the sports bicycle industry
•    A professional team of highly motivated people in a flexible environment
•    A flat organization with a start-up/scale-up culture and essential communication lines
•    Opportunities for professional growth and development
•    A fun and engaging workplace, including regular social events and ride-outs

Benefits: 
•    Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
•    Health and ambulant insurance
•    Professional development opportunities
•    Flexible work schedule 

Location:
•    Antwerp and/or Eindhoven, with a preference of at least a couple of days on-site in our Antwerp location