Mechanical Design Engineer Medical Devices, Drachten, Friesland

The Company 
The client is a Dutch technology innovator from Eindhoven. This iconic company is the hub of research and the mother of hi-tech companies in the region.  

Role Description
As a Mechanical Engineer within the Mechanical Engineering Group, you will contribute to the development of brooming & Beauty appliances and accessories. You’ll be involved from the initial concept phase through to mass production, working in a multidisciplinary team to create innovative, high-performance products that meet consumer needs in hair removal across the head, face, and body. 

Responsibilities

• Leading mechanical design and development of components and systems, ensuring alignment with product requirements.
• Conducting predictive analyses, material selection (plastics/metals), and applying design principles for manufacturability and assembly.
• Creating detailed 3D and 2D CAD files and managing product specifications.
• Driving concept generation, leading design reviews, and managing DFMEAs using the V-model approach.
• Building prototypes, writing and executing test protocols, analyzing results, and document findings.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including system engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and testing.
• Developing new testing methods and tools in coordination with validation engineers.
• Maintaining design documentation and archive files using Windchill.
• Promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the mechanical engineering team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in mechanical product development for mass production (2+ years acceptable with Bachelor’s).
• Proven experience in international, multidisciplinary projects—preferably in consumer goods.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (Siemens NX or CREO) and familiarity with plastic/metal design for mass manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in FEA (Ansys), CFD, and geometric dimensioning/tolerancing.
• Hands-on, proactive team player with leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to document technical work and develop functional prototypes quickly.
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (Green Belt certification is a plus).
• Knowledge of medical device development is advantageous.

Other information
Apply to our vacancy for more information. Looking forward to getting in touch!    

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