Mechanical Design Engineer

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Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you enthusiastic about working on the next (re)evolution occurring in vehicle-integrated photovoltaics? And are you passionate about mechanical design, creative problem solving, learning and work close together in a driven team?

Join us on our mission!

Summary

Where:  De Amfoor 2 in Venray
Domain: Mechanical
Experience: At least 2+ years of relevant experience in a similar role
Degree: Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Working at Lightyear is a unique experience. You get the opportunity to work for a company with a pure and meaningful mission. A mission that will make a positive and lasting impact on future generations.

Full-time · Venray / Remote

What will you do as a Mechanical Design Engineer?

You will become part of the engineering team working on customer-related projects, as a specialist in mechanical design.

Your job will focus on, but is not limited to:  

  • Conceptualising and developing components based on requirements and specifications

  • Detailing of parts, in CAD drawings with associated BoM (Bill of Materials)

  • Participating in the iterative process together with the rest of the engineering team to improve components

  • Optimizing designs through analytical and physical assessments

  • Supporting the prototyping team in realisation and integration of your designs

  • Supporting the testing and validation of your designs

  • Documenting the design details in a structured manner 

A day as a Mechanical Design Engineer

Let's start by saying Lightyear is very flexible in terms of your working hours. In this role, it is expected you will be in our offices in Venray a minimum of 2 days a week. 

You join the standup with the team and discuss what you have done yesterday, and talk about the designs you plan to finish for today. During the stand-up, your colleague asks for your input on a new project, and you make some time in the afternoon to align on this. 

After the standup, you check on your emails, and respond to some technical questions from a supplier producing the components you designed. 

With all questions answered, you dig into the finishing of your components. Luckily, they passed the technical review so it's just a matter of creating the technical drawings and the right exports. 

After lunch, you begin the afternoon by aligning with your colleague on the new project. You sketch out some ideas and perform some hand-calculations to show feasibility. With the time you have left, you automate some tedious recurring CAD tasks to support the detailed design of the new project. 

Before finishing for the day, you grab another caffeinated beverage with your colleagues and have a chat about how the day went, not because you have to, but because it’s a nice way to end the day!

What do we expect from a Mechanical Design Engineer?

In order to succeed in the dynamic world of Lightyear; pro-activity, professionalism, communication and adaptability are crucial. We are looking for someone with an ambitious attitude who learns from the past but who is especially open to transforming new developments or ideas into the ‘tried and tested’ of the future! You thrive in a hands-on position and like to work in a small dedicated team. You are flexible and can work under pressure and not afraid of failing along the way. Furthermore, we are looking for someone with:

  • Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering or similar

  • Extensive experience with any of the major CAD systems (like Catia, solidworks, Siemens NX)

  • Ability and a proven track record to transfer abstract ideas into solid designs in a pragmatic way

  • Ability, willingness and proven track record to work on detailing when necessary

  • Broad knowledge of different methods of (low-volume) manufacturing; Composites, 3D printing, sheet metal, 

  • The ability to work and learn independently;

  • The ability to work in team (a real team player) and willingness to help others which need your expertise even if the tasks do not fall into your direct responsibility;

  • Creative, problem solving mindset;

  • Not afraid to make mistakes and looking to learn from the past;

  • Mission driven and eager to deliver the change;

  • A strong match between our core values and your values as a person;

  • Proficient in English

  • Availability for 40 hours per week (with flexible working hours).

What can you expect from Lightyear?

In addition to a challenging role we also offer:

  • A high degree of freedom and independence in your role

  • A role within a multidisciplinary team consisting of highly motivated, inquisitive and talented people with a broad diversity of experience

  • Participation in a good pension scheme 

  • 40 vacation days per year (based on a 40 hour contract)

Apply for the job

Do you want to join our team as our new Mechanical Design Engineer? Then we'd love to hear about you!

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