Senior Mechanical Engineer

Can you bring your experience to our team at ASSA ABLOY? Join our team at  Kinetron based in Tilburg and enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

Kinetron BV, an ASSA ABLOY company, is an international high-tech innovative organization located in Tilburg. We specialize in researching, developing, manufacturing, and assembling customer-specific energy harvesting modules and products. Our expertise includes energy harvesting technologies such as induction, solar, NFC, ambient, low-power (IoT) electronics, micro mechanisms, motors, and actuators. We maintain a professional approach while fostering a family-like atmosphere. Our organization values short lines of communication, transparency, and empowerment.

At Kinetron BV, we have long-term worldwide partnerships with market leaders in various segments including opening solutions, digital locks, access control, smart buildings, watches, wearables, sanitary products, irrigation, and gas water heaters.

Due to the expansion of our R&D department, we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team for 32-38 hours per week.

As a Sr Mechanical Engineer, you will collaborate both independently and within teams on one or multiple projects. Your responsibilities include mechanical (conceptual) design and project management tasks. You will report directly to the R&D Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects from initial client contact to product delivery, including product (conceptual) development and design, prototyping, testing, supplier coordination, parts sourcing, production line setup, and process development.
• Maintain communication with team members, clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects related to the development process, quality, efficiency, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Support the commercial department.

The skills and experience you need

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Extensive experience in product development and design, preferably using SolidWorks
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
• Familiarity with fine mechanical systems, generators, and electric motors is a plus
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills with a natural talent to influence at various levels of the organisation
• Proficiency in both Dutch and English, both written and spoken
• Must have own transportation within a reachable distance from Tilburg

You are a talented individual with an analytical and conceptual mindset. We’re looking for evidence that you are a result-oriented, problem solver by heart that sees solutions instead of problems, whilst a clear customer focus is essential in order to succeed.

Excellent team working skills are vital and you should enjoy collaborating with others - being prepared to both help and ask for help when needed. 

• Opportunity to work on highly technical, innovative, and environmentally friendly products for prestigious clients.
• Autonomous role with diverse tasks and responsibilities within a pleasant company culture.
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary commensurate with your knowledge and experience
• CAO “Metaalunie” benefits, including holidays, pension schemes, WIA insurance, etc.

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. Just set up your profile and apply here.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Anna Zielinska-Widel, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at  anna.zielinskawidel@assaabloy.com

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To find out more about us, visit www.assaabloy.com