Mechanical & Thermal Design Engineer

? Are you passionate about developing innovative products and turning complex engineering concepts into manufacturable solutions?

We are currently supporting an innovative high-tech company based in the Brussels area in its search for a Mechanical & Thermal Design Engineer to join its growing R&D; team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from concept design to industrialization.

Your Responsibilities

As a Mechanical & Thermal Design Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, validating, and optimizing products for manufacturing.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Designing mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks
- Developing and maintaining detailed 3D CAD models and technical drawings
- Performing Finite Element Method (FEM/FEA) analyses for structural validation
- Conducting thermal simulations and thermal performance assessments
- Performing tolerance stack-up calculations and design verification
- Driving design improvements with a strong Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design to Manufacturing mindset
- Collaborating closely with production, suppliers, quality, and multidisciplinary engineering teams




- Supporting product industrialization and transition from prototype to serial production
- Identifying and solving technical challenges related to performance, reliability, and manufacturability

Your Profile

Required Qualifications

- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Solid experience in mechanical product development within an industrial environment
- Strong proficiency with:
- SolidWorks
- 3D CAD Design
- FEM / FEA analysis
- Tolerance calculations and stack-up analysis
- Thermal analysis and heat transfer principles
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial constraints
- Hands-on, pragmatic engineering approach
- Ability to bridge the gap between design and production
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Languages

✅ English is mandatory

✅ Any additional European language (French, Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) is considered a strong asset

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work in a highly innovative and technology-driven environment
- Challenging engineering projects with real-world impact
- End-to-end involvement in the product development lifecycle
- Collaborative and international working environment

? Interested? Feel free to reach out directly or apply via LinkedIn.

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