Engineering Director

Our Engineering Director will work closely with production and quality to get designs built right. This is an in-person role at our Almere location.

Job duties:

• Investigate field failures and drive corrective actions
• Design mechanical components and assemblies in SolidWorks or Creo
• Review shop drawings and submittals from contractors and vendors
• Build and test prototypes, and write up test reports
• Create detailed drawings with GD&T for machined, cast and sheet metal parts
• Run FEA and hand calcs to check stress, deflection and thermal performance
• Release designs through the ECO process and maintain BOMs in the PLM system
• Support manufacturing with tolerance stack-ups and DFM feedback

What we're looking for:

• Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• EIT certification or on track for PE
• Must be able to work on site at the plant at least three days a week
• Clear technical writing and drawing habits

Schedule: Occasional travel to suppliers and job sites, under 15%

Benefits:

Salary range: €8,600 - €11,000 per month

• Pension scheme
• 8% holiday allowance
• Bike plan
• 13th month salary
• 25 annual leave days
• Laptop and phone

About Saddlepost:

Since 1915, the company has expanded into EV components and vehicle software.

Start: Immediately.

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