Mechanical Engineer in the Automotive & Heavy Equipment

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Work as Mechanical Engineer in the Automotive & Heavy Equipment at AWL!

From the very first idea to a fully operational machine, you will play a key role as a Mechanical Engineer at AWL, designing innovative machinery for leading customers around the world.

A completed bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a comparable field;

At least 5 to 7 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer in the machine building industry;

Experience designing complex machines and drafting technical specifications;

You’re accustomed to independently liaising with suppliers, colleagues, and other stakeholders and take responsibility for technical decisions;

You’re proactive, take initiative, know how to get people on board, and feel comfortable in a role where you take ownership of challenging projects.

A competitive salary between €4,000 and €5,500 gross per month, depending on your knowledge and experience;

AWL Academy with over 50 training programs focused on both hard and soft skills;

Participation in our wellness program “Boost Your Life,” including boot camp, spinning, and fresh fruit in the office;

Plenty of opportunities for input, training, and professional development.

As a Mechanical Engineer at AWL, you will work on machines that truly make an impact. Within our business unit, you will develop smart, innovative solutions for the automotive and heavy equipment industries. These are not standard machines, but technically challenging solutions where you are involved from the initial concept phase through to final implementation.

Within our projects, you will be given a high level of responsibility. You will not only be responsible for the mechanical design, but also play a key role in coordinating technical matters with suppliers, colleagues and customers. You will support Project Managers, define specifications for critical components, and ensure that technical decisions are well-founded and thoroughly substantiated.

You are an experienced engineer who takes ownership, thinks ahead, and knows how to engage colleagues in technical decisions. Depending on your ambitions, there are plenty of opportunities for career advancement, such as moving into a Project Engineer role.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

Designing, developing, and refining machines and modules for complex client projects;

Drafting technical specifications for long-lead items and critical components;

Serving as the technical point of contact for suppliers and independently coordinating technical solutions;

Supporting project managers with technical issues, risks, and planning;

Coordinating technical work within projects and mentoring less experienced engineers;

Evaluating, improving, and standardizing mechanical designs;

Actively contributing to new concepts and innovative solutions for the heavy equipment market.

We fill our job openings through our own recruitment department. Therefore, solicitation in response to this job posting is not appreciated. Unsolicited profiles, resumes, or candidate referrals from agencies (in any form) will be considered direct applications from the candidate. No rights may be derived from these, and no compensation is due for them.

You start the week full of enthusiasm. After a cup of coffee with your colleagues, you get to work. You set your deliverables for the week and block off some time for ad hoc tasks. You’re actively working on two projects, which gives you a lot of energy!

You dive back into your project, where you’re already in the final phase of the design concept. Today, you’re preparing a presentation for the client to showcase the progress and the final design.

After your lunch break and a walk outside with your colleagues, you continue working on your project. A meeting is scheduled to hand off parts of your project to your colleagues in hardware engineering. They’ll take over the specifications.

You receive a call from the shop floor regarding one of your projects. Since you’re the Engineer, you naturally act as an advisor and help your colleagues on the shop floor solve problems and ultimately deliver a fantastic machine!

Time flies! It’s already 4:30 PM! You wrap up the day and shut down your laptop. You head home feeling satisfied.

AWL stands out for its commitment to being a good employer, with ‘caring for others’ at its core. Learning from one another and collaborating on innovative high-tech solutions are central to our approach. Colleagues are engaged, and there is ample opportunity for personal and professional development. This creates a dynamic environment where opportunities and ideas are embraced. We believe in our people! Down-to-earth and straightforward, at AWL you work in an international setting with passionate professionals. With offices in the Netherlands (HQ), Czech Republic, China, Mexico, the United States, and the United Kingdom, we work hard and together with over 700 colleagues to deliver global productivity for our customers.

For questions related to the position, please contact Edwin van Gils, Engineering Team Leader, at [staat bij de werkgever]. For questions about the application process, please contact Priya Jhorai, Corporate Recruiter, at [staat bij de werkgever].