As a tier-1 contract manufacturing partner, we at VDL ETG (Enabling Technologies Group), believe that with support of our work the world can create breakthroughs in fighting diseases, develop new energy solutions, study space, understand details of cells and molecules, increase power of communication and even research where it all began with a Big-Bang.
With our teams, at six production sites in Europe and Asia, we develop and build cutting edge solutions for customers all over the world.
Lead Precision Mechanics Job Description
Introduction
Are you eager to further develop your mechanical expertise, to be part of the state-of-the art technology innovation and multiple engineering disciplines? If so, then the job of Lead Precision Mechanics at VDL ETG within the T&D organization could be the perfect next step in your career.
Department information
Within VDL ETG, the department Technology & Development (T&D) is responsible for the specification, design and engineering of high tech/precision modules, professional products and capital intensive equipment. The department consists of a number of competence groups, such as Mechanics, Mechatronics, Electronics, Software and Project management. In multi-disciplinary project teams we specify, design, develop and qualify the professional products for our customers. VDL ETG sources, produces and supplies qualified products to our customers.
Job Mission
The Lead Precision Mechanics specifies and delivers together with a team of about 10 (Lead) designers and architects high level mechatronic system solutions for the new professional products and enables the optimal functionality and cost effective engineering of these systems.
Position in the organization
The Lead Precision Mechanics reports to the Group Lead Mechanic Competence.
Job Description/ Main Responsibilities
The main tasks are related to the Development process in VDL-ETG following the PGP (Product Generation Process):
- Feasibility phase: Study the Customer Requirement Specifications (CRS) and investigate the feasibility of mechanical concepts.
- Definition Phase: come up with Description of System Design Requirements and Specifications (SDS).
- System Design Phase: generation of system design concepts and reviews: Come up with well-considered choices, validated against system requirements, Definition of high level modules and related technical interfaces, Monitor that projects stay within agreed specifications, Make use of your creativity and helicopter view to find solutions in case of conflicts.
- Detail Phase: Lead a team of (lead-)designers/architects of about 10 to 15 people.
- System Verification: Verification of design / the chosen concept on the requirements.
- Production release: Release the design for production.
Other tasks - Contribute to system roadmaps.
- Participate in further development of needed critical Mechanical competences.
- Set priorities on tasks within the Mechanical team and regular report towards project lead.
- Coaching and training of mechanical engineers on the job.
- Setting direction in and deployment of the Way of Working (a.o. using V-model, PGP process, design reviews, engineering change process, ..)
Lead Precision Mechanics Job Requirements
Education
Master in Mechanical Engineering preferably with a focus on construction / precision mechanics.
Experience
- At least 8 years of experience in creating new equipment concepts (or large complex modules).
- Experience with design principles, accurate positioning, dynamic behavior, material properties, contamination control, cleanroom environment, design for reliability, vacuum design rules.
- Experience in leading a team of Mechanical Engineers.
- Experience with planning (preferably MS projects) Mechanical development throughout the complete V-model.
- Experience with DfX (Value Engineering, Manufacturability, CoG, Reliability, Serviceablity...)
- Basic knowledge of (FEM) calculations in the area of thermal and mechanical design
- Experience with 3D design tools (preferably NX or PRO-E) and TeamCenter.
- Experience with Matlab/Simulink or related development tools.
Personal Skills - Technical leadership. Sets out direction for technical project teams.
- Abstract thinking, out-of-the box thinking
- Helicopter view
- Communication. Effective communication with all levels and disciplines. Clear and structured way of reporting.
- Networking. Build and maintain networks throughout the organization and also outside the organization.
- Able to challenge others, to come up with even better ideas
- Well-developed soft skills
Job Attractivenes - Contribution to the development of a state-of-the-art, high-tech measurement system.
- Challenge to meet performance specifications, quality aspects, time considerations and cost.
- Come in touch with every engineering process step.
- Dynamic environment.
- Work together in multidisciplinary teams.
- International opportunities.
- Individual performance & talent management.
- Ability to connect Mechanical development with production- and test-environment
Lead Precision Mechanics Application Information
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Lead Precision Mechanics Summary
| Education Backgrounds: |
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Micro / Nano Technology
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| Specialties: |
Hardware Design
Mechatronics
Precision Engineering
Project Engineering
Project Management
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| Education Level: |
Postgraduate (Masters)
Doctorate (PH.D)
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| Experience: |
10 - 15 years
2 - 5 years
5 - 10 Years
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| Languages spoken: |
English
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| Job Location: |
Eindhoven, Netherlands |
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