Mechanical Engineer

4 months ago
Full time role
In-person · Harelbeke, Flanders, BE... more

Smappee stands for Smart Appliance for Energy Efficiency. At the core of everything we do, we aim to facilitate energy efficiency in an innovative, easy, and fun way. Our cutting-edge technology empowers businesses and individuals to take control of their energy consumption, reduce costs, and contribute to a sustainable future. We're on a mission to make energy management smarter, more efficient, and environmentally friendly. Our offering focuses on energy management solutions and electric vehicle charging. With a global reach and a dynamic, rapidly expanding team, we're driving innovation and sustainability to power a brighter future. 

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our R&D team that has a passion to deliver great products that are impactful towards the energy transition of the market.
Do you want to play a pivotal role in developing innovative mechanical designs and concepts for our products?
If you are a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, a creative mindset, and a commitment to delivering high-quality products, we encourage you to apply. Join our dynamic team and become a Smappee Hero!

Responsibilities

  • You develop innovative mechanical designs and concepts that align with project goals and requirements.
  • You ensure designs comply with industry standards and regulations to guarantee product safety and quality.
  • For ease of manufacturing and cost efficiency, you conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and optimize designs.
  • You collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless product development and industrialization processes.
  • To validate design concepts and make informed decisions, you perform thorough analysis and testing of prototypes.
  • You manage the initial tooling and process release for manufacturing mechanical parts.
  • You oversee mechanical parts engineering change management throughout the product life cycle.
  • You actively participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance design processes and product quality.

Requirements

  • You have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a related field or equivalent through experience.
  • You have proven experience in mechanical design, design optimization and product development.
  • Familiarity with the Industrial or Consumer Electronics industry, including its trends and challenges.
  • To guide design decisions, you have strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
  • You have proficiency in CAD software preferably SolidWorks, for creating detailed technical drawings and models.
  • To address complex design challenges, you have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • You have excellent communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • You have a ‘Green Heart’ and believe in renewable energy.

Benefits

At Smappee, we want our employees to be able to contribute fully to our mission, so we have designed our work environment to be as pleasant and efficient as possible.

  • Stay inspired by the brand new and high-tech office building.
  • Enjoy a flexible environment with a horizontal structure.
  • Benefit from multiple career and personal development opportunities.
  • Carefree commute due to the ideal location along the E17, spacious parking, electric car chargers and bicycle storage.
  • A good work-life balance: flexible working hours and fun team lunches and activities.
  • You can count on an attractive Salary and a nice extra-legal benefits package such as an electric company car and charging card, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, health insurance, group insurance, holidays supplemented with ADV days, optional bicycle leasing …
  • On top of that, we offer a job where you can truly contribute to a better planet