Mechanical Design Engineer

About this vacancy

At TMC, you work as an entrepreneurial engineer within the high-tech and manufacturing industries. You combine the security of permanent employment with the variety and technical challenges of consultancy. Through our Employeneurship model, you have the space to develop yourself professionally while working on long-term projects at leading companies in areas such as high-tech equipment, machine building, semiconductors, defense, energy, automotive, and precision engineering. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you are responsible for designing, analyzing, and improving high-quality mechanical modules and systems. You collaborate closely with specialists in mechatronics, electronics, software, production, and system engineering to develop innovative solutions that are technically sound, manufacturable, and meet high standards in precision, dynamics, reliability, and integration. Your responsibilities: - Designing mechanical concepts and 3D models for complex high-tech modules - Calculating, simulating, and analyzing constructions (FEM, strength, stiffness, thermal, tolerances) - Preparing technical documentation, such as production drawings, tolerance schemes, and specifications - Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and production partners - Guiding prototypes, validations, and test setups for functionality and manufacturability - Supporting industrialization and transfer to production - Identifying and implementing improvements at the design, system, or process level - Actively contributing to knowledge sharing within TMC’s technical community

What we expect from you

• A higher professional or university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
• Experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or similar)
• Knowledge of mechanics, materials, FEM, tolerances, and construction principles
• Strong communication skills and the ability to switch between design, suppliers, and production
• Enjoy working on multidisciplinary high-tech projects; curious, technically driven, and someone who gladly takes responsibility
• At least B2 level in Dutch

What you can expect from us

At TMC, we believe in personal development, innovation, and collaboration. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, we offer you: - A permanent employment contract, as we value sustainable collaborations. - A salary between €3,500 and €6,000 gross per month, depending on experience and expertise. - Profit sharing of up to 45%, ensuring your efforts are truly rewarded. - An annual training budget of €2,200 for coaching and education, because we invest in your future. - Membership in a business cell with experienced employeneurs who inspire and support you. - The opportunity to realize your own projects or innovations through our Entrepreneurial Lab. - Challenging projects at diverse clients: ranging from contractors and consultancies to (semi-)government organizations. At TMC, you are at the center. You define your career path, and we facilitate your success. #LI-GL3