Design Engineer

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

The Design Engineer, will be based in Worden and will design, modelling and contribute to the verification and validation of precision mechanical actuators that are suitable for mass production

·        Design and model in detail precision mechanical actuators based on specifications, within the project budget and timing.

·        Participate in multidisciplinary project teams as a point of contact regarding product design and makes maximum use of competitor engineering including molding and assembly.

·        Guide Model makers and Test Engineers within projects.

·        Generate product models and required documentation.

·        Guide required verification and validation processes.

·        Provide technical support to customers.

·        Support research in the development of concepts.

·        Support co-development processes with suppliers in consultation with Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) and Supply Chain Management (SCM).

·        Perform CAE simulations, calculations and analyses.

·        BSc/Msc Mechanical Engineering (Fine Mechanics, Industrial or Mechatronic Design).

·        Experience with 3D CAD software (Creo).

·        Material knowledge (plastics and metals).

·        Knowledge of mass production techniques, DFA, DFM, tolerance stacks, FMEA, ISO GPS drawings…

·        Knowledge of and experience with Automotive standards and the Automotive quality system.

·        Basic knowledge of electronics is an advantage.

·        Innovative.

·        Team player.

·        Analytical thinking.  

·        Communicative.

·        English spoken and written (working language), additional foreign languages and Dutch are an advantage.

• 27 PTO and 13 ATV days
• 8% holiday pay
• A bonus plan
• Discount on several insurances
• 50/50 pension contribution

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