Lead mechanical engineer

Do complex technical challenges energize you, and do you enjoy being involved in the development of innovative solutions from concept to realization? Are you confident taking the lead and inspiring colleagues with your vision? Then we would love to hear from you.

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the successful realization of the mechanical aspects of our innovative mechatronic systems and concepts. From the earliest concept phase onwards, you play a key role in transforming ideas into technically feasible and manufacturable solutions. Working within multidisciplinary project teams, you lead the mechanical design activities and provide a solid technical and analytical foundation for design decisions. You take ownership of the entire engineering process, from concept development and detailed engineering to guiding the creation of complete manufacturing documentation. During the realization phase, you coordinate the outsourcing of mechanical components and oversee assembly and integration activities. Throughout the project, you ensure technical quality, manage risks, and make well-founded engineering decisions. In addition to your technical expertise, you act as a coach, mentor, and leader for fellow engineers. You foster collaboration within the team, maintain close relationships with customers, and help create a positive and productive project environment. Through your leadership, communication skills, and system-level perspective, you contribute not only to successful project delivery but also to the continued growth of the department and Demcon as a whole.

• Completed bachelor or university education in mechanical engineering;
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience as a mechanical (lead) engineer, in the development of high-tech or medical systems and/or (complex) special machine construction;
• Excellent analytical skills, knowledge of 3D CAD (including SolidWorks), knowledge of fine mechanical construction principles, analysis methods and DFX;
• You are entrepreneurial and creative, recognize and translate technical problems or new technical developments into working (mechanical) solutions;
• Enthusiasm and flexibility, show initiative and perseverance, are customer-oriented and possess good communication skills;
• Fluent command of Dutch and English.

At Demcon, you work on technology that truly matters. In an informal organization that values initiative and fosters collaboration with driven colleagues, you will contribute to solutions that make an impact today and tomorrow. We genuinely care about you as a person and actively promote job satisfaction and a healthy work-life balance.

In addition, you can look forward to:

• 8% holiday allowance, with the choice to receive it as a lump sum in May or paid monthly with your salary;
• 25 vacation days and 6 ATV days based on a full-time employment contract, with the option to purchase additional leave days;
• A hybrid working arrangement, allowing up to 2 days of remote work per week (full-time basis), always in consultation with your manager;
• Training programs and courses through the Demcon Academy to support your personal and professional development;
• An attractive pension plan with Zwitserleven;
• A bicycle plan/lease bike scheme;
• A vitality program including sports clinics, fresh fruit, workshops, and workplace assessments;
• An active staff association, offering monthly social activities and the annual Demcon weekend.