Lead Mechanical Engineer
At Prodrive Technologies we develop and manufacture high-tech solutions that push the boundaries of innovation. Within our ECS (Embedded Computing Systems) domain, we are expanding our mechanical engineering team to support both current and future R&D challenges. It’s possible to grow into the role of Lead Mechanical Engineer, you play a key role in developing robust, manufacturable products and in strengthening the team with your experience and technical leadership.
Summary
Location
The Netherlands - Eindhoven
Education
Bachelor
Years of experience
5+
Function field
Research & Development
Hours
38
Full-time salary
€4.000 - €5.200
About the role
You will strengthen the ECS mechanical team with experienced mechanical design expertise. With your leading skills you will contribute to the structural growth of the team and the development of the team. If you have the ambition to lead a team it’s also possible to apply for this position and combine an engineering and leadership position.
Your work also spans both new product development and the lifecycle management phase, where you ensure existing products remain robust, reliable, manufacturable, and compliant with evolving requirements. Your responsibilities are:
Lead the team of ±10 mechanical engineers regarding performance, recruitment, capacity overview and other related leadership responsibilities.
Design and develop mechanical solutions from concept phase to production
Contribute to collaborative product designs within multidisciplinary project teams
Create designs that balance performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability
Actively align with manufacturing, sourcing, and other stakeholders that interface with R&D
Perform and support root-cause analysis, testing, and design optimization
Take ownership in design discussions and provide well-founded technical pushback when needed
Contribute to continuous improvement of existing products (LCM) and new developments (NPI)
What we offer
Performance-based salary growth that rewards your results
33 vacation days per year, including public holidays
Flexible working hours
Time-for-time compensation when working extra hours
Strong focus on personal development, supported by a tailored growth and learning plan
Extensive career opportunities, with progression across a wide range of functions and projects
A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture where initiative is encouraged
Free access to the company gym
Free lunch, dinner and healthy snacks available every day on-site
What you bring
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (e.g. mechatronics)
5+ years Experience in mechanical engineering for high‑tech or industrial products
Experience in working as a lead engineer or the ambition to grow into this role
Experience in doing HR related tasks like; performance appraisals, interviews, etc. is a big plus
Experience with Siemens NX (or comparable CAD tools such as SolidWorks or CATIA)
Broad mechanical knowledge (e.g. sheet metal, injection molding, additive manufacturing, cabling)
Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams
Affinity with manufacturing-oriented environments
Strong communication skills and stakeholder awareness
Analytical mindset with experience in testing and problem-solving
Fluent in English, both spoken and written
Salary can be different depending on your leading experience
- Science Park Eindhoven 5501
- 5692 EM Son
- The Netherlands
- recruitment@prodrive-technologies.com
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