Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer Special Equipment - MechDes Engineering

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€ 3.893 - € 5.316 gross per month based on 40 hours

29 vacation days (based on 40 hours) + option to purchase extra days

Profit sharing + 50% pension contribution

A completed Mechanical Engineering degree (BSc or MSc), or a comparable degree such as Aerospace Engineering 2–5 years of relevant work experience Experience with 3D CAD tools (preferably SolidWorks or Inventor) Experience with strength calculations and FEM A strong sense of manufacturability Good command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written

As a Mechanical Engineer within Special Equipment, you are responsible for designing and calculating advanced machines for the offshore and heavy machinery sectors. With your creativity and technical expertise, you contribute to innovative solutions that align with client needs and meet the highest safety standards. Through hand calculations and FEM simulations, you develop robust designs that support sustainability and the energy transition. You work closely with end clients, manufacturers and suppliers, applying your expertise to deliver high-end, customer-focused constructions. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop yourself and grow into a Senior Mechanical Engineer position.

In this role, you work daily with specialized software such as Inventor, Ansys Workbench and SolidWorks to create accurate models and analyses. This ensures every design meets high quality standards. You will be involved in some of the most challenging projects in the sector, where innovation and technical depth are key.

You will join the Special Equipment department, where experienced Senior Engineers, Engineers and Junior Engineers collaborate closely on projects. Under the guidance of a (Senior) Lead Engineer, the team strives for excellence. A culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing enables the team to push technical boundaries and create solutions that truly make an impact.

Making the best use of everyone’s talents is central. We use tools such as StrengthsFinder and related evaluations as support. Because every colleague brings unique strengths, the focus is on a tailored approach. We offer a broad range of internal and external training courses, with room for new initiatives and development opportunities. In addition, we work closely with specialists who enjoy sharing their expertise.

Continue the conversation at our office over a freshly brewed cup of coffee?

We would be happy to explore whether there is a match and whether you can take the next step in your career at our engineering firm, where you truly matter as a person.

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MechDes Engineering is a specialized mechanical engineering firm in the Netherlands, active in mechanical and structural engineering for offshore, infrastructure and machine building.

With more than 30 years of experience we help organizations solve complex technical

challenges and translate ambitious ideas into robust, manufacturable solutions.

Our clients operate in Energy & Offshore ,

We strengthen their projects with in-depth engineering expertise, short communication lines,

We enable technically complex projects by delivering well-founded, buildable engineering solutions.

As a committed partner, we combine craftsmanship with practical feasibility.

We contribute to a reliable and future-proof industry by supporting organizations that demand high standards

in safety, performance and quality. By continuously investing in knowledge and development, we remain

a strong partner for engineering challenges.

Innovative: forward-looking, creative and solution-oriented

Meticulous: thorough, accurate and technically substantiated

Engaged: committed, transparent and responsible

Proud together: collaboration, knowledge sharing and results-driven