Lead Mechatronics & CAD Engineer

Job Description

Join Verhaert Consulting

At Verhaert Consulting, we connect top engineering talent with innovative technology companies and R&D organizations. As part of the Verhaert Group, we support our clients in developing cutting-edge products and systems across industries such as FoodTech, MedTech, Industrial Equipment, Energy, Mobility and High-Tech Manufacturing.

To strengthen our engineering team, we are looking for a Lead Mechatronics & CAD Engineer who combines strong technical expertise with leadership skills and a passion for product development.

Your Role

As a Lead Mechatronics & CAD Engineer, you will take ownership of the design, development and industrialization of complex electro-mechanical systems for our clients.

You will lead multidisciplinary engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, from design optimization and manufacturing readiness to quality improvement and production support. Depending on the project, you may coordinate internal and external engineering teams, collaborate with manufacturing partners, and guide the transition from design to serial production.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and development of electro-mechanical products and subsystems.
• Driving Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DfMA) initiatives.
• Creating, reviewing and validating CAD designs using SolidWorks.
• Coordinating with engineering consultants, suppliers and production partners.
• Supporting industrialization and production ramp-up activities.
• Organizing and monitoring reliability, validation and quality testing.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant safety, regulatory and quality standards.
• Managing technical risks and proposing innovative solutions.
• Coaching and mentoring junior engineers where appropriate.

You will primarily work from client sites and Verhaert Consulting offices in Belgium, with occasional travel to suppliers and manufacturing partners.

Your Profile

We are looking for an experienced engineer who enjoys both technical leadership and hands-on engineering.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in product development, machine design or industrial equipment engineering.
• Strong experience with CAD design, preferably SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of DfMA principles and industrialization processes.
• Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating stakeholders.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice to Have

• Experience in FoodTech, Consumer Products or Industrial Equipment.
• Knowledge of production processes and supplier management.
• Experience with CE compliance and product certification.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering and quality methodologies.

What We Offer

At Verhaert Consulting, you become part of a network of highly skilled engineers working on innovative and challenging projects.

We offer:

• A permanent contract with a competitive salary package.
• Company car and mobility solutions.
• Meal vouchers, group insurance and hospitalization insurance.
• Continuous learning and technical development opportunities.
• Access to a broad range of engineering projects across multiple industries.
• Coaching and support from experienced engineering professionals.
• A collaborative environment where innovation and entrepreneurship are encouraged.

Interested?

Ready to lead the development of tomorrow’s products and technologies?

Visit www.verhaert.consulting or contact our recruitment team to discover how your expertise can make an impact across innovative engineering projects.