The company is a manufacturer of dependable lifting equipment for the handling of scrap and other bulk materials.

As a Senior Structural Design Engineer you will:

• Lead project teams (task distribution, planning, guiding engineering teams in Belgium and Poland)
• Conduct conceptual, basic and detailed calculations and simulations to ensure the integrity and safety of the structural crane designs
• Provide technical expertise to sales engineers, customers and the welding and assembly teams
• Be involved in re-engineering exercises and you have a particular interest in design reviews and the optimization of engineering and production processes
• Review both internal and external reports for technical accuracy
• Work closely with the engineering team in Poland
• Design devices and steel structures for cranes in 2D & 3D (Creo) from the initial design to detailed production drawings
• Do strength calculations and report of E-Crane steel structures and mechanical components using both manual calculation and Finite Element Analysis (Creo)
• Consult with internal departments to determine design limitations (operating conditions, manufacturing and assembly limitations, expected design life, overall functionality, etc.)
• Follow up on production drawings and provide technical support to CAD designers
• Conduct feasibility studies
• Design and do calculations
• Perform structural analyses using FEM codes
• Participate in writing technical documents (responding to detailed technical information from customers) and in drafting offers when your expertise is needed
• Work in a team of about 10 engineers

For a job as Senior Structural Design Engineer you have:

• A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of pertinent experience or a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering accompanied by at least 10 years of relevant work experience
• An enthusiasm for working in a dynamic and highly international setting
• Proficiency in 2D & 3D design, along with experience in Finite Element Analysis and the technical expertise to support manual calculations
• Practical knowledge of steel types and standards
• Experience in heavy equipment construction, which is a strong asset but not essential and familiarity with PTC Creo Elements and PTC Windchill is highly advantageous
• A practical, proactive mindset and the ability to work independently & well-organized
• A willingness to travel occasionally
• The knowledge of English to express yourself fluently in both internal and external communications