21 jun 2025
1555. Design Engineer
| Branche | bouwkunde en installatietechniek |
| Dienstverband | Direct bij werkgever |
| Uren | Zie onder |
| Locatie | Amsterdam |
| Salarisindicaties | 0-5.000 |
| Opleidingsniveau | Zie onder |
| Organisatie | Multicraft |
| Contactpersoon |
Team Administratie 075-6144882 |
Informatie
Multicraft is op zoek naar een Design Engineer voor in de regio Amsterdam.
The Design Engineer contributes significantly to the early stages of product development by converting market insights into technically and commercially viable design concepts. As part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, this role is responsible for developing proof-of-concept system designs that align with strategic business objectives.
With a strong background in mechanical systems and a sharp analytical mindset, the Design Engineer ensures that new concepts are practical, cost-effective, manufacturable, and maintainable.
This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of high-tech machinery. Each project presents unique technical and creative challenges, ranging from ideation and prototyping to problem-solving and testing. The role involves close collaboration with engineering, support, and product management teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement throughout the development process.
- *Key Responsibilities**
- Participates in the justification phase to align technical direction with market needs and business goals;
- Converts business requirements into functional proof-of-concept prototypes, even in the absence of existing design documentation;
- Communicates design intent and technical insights to CAD engineers for further development;
- Leads the design and development of complex machinery and system concepts;
- Identifies and resolves technical challenges through structured problem-solving and evaluation;
- Acts as a technical liaison for internal teams, customers, and external partners;
- Establishes the foundation for modular product structures during early development phases;
- Conducts prototype testing both in-house and on-site to validate design performance;
- Organizes and facilitates creative ideation and brainstorming sessions;
- Provides expert input during the definition phase to ensure robust and scalable design solutions.
Omschrijving
Multicraft is op zoek naar een Design Engineer voor in de regio Amsterdam.
The Design Engineer contributes significantly to the early stages of product development by converting market insights into technically and commercially viable design concepts. As part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, this role is responsible for developing proof-of-concept system designs that align with strategic business objectives.
With a strong background in mechanical systems and a sharp analytical mindset, the Design Engineer ensures that new concepts are practical, cost-effective, manufacturable, and maintainable.
This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of high-tech machinery. Each project presents unique technical and creative challenges, ranging from ideation and prototyping to problem-solving and testing. The role involves close collaboration with engineering, support, and product management teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement throughout the development process.
- *Key Responsibilities**
- Participates in the justification phase to align technical direction with market needs and business goals;
- Converts business requirements into functional proof-of-concept prototypes, even in the absence of existing design documentation;
- Communicates design intent and technical insights to CAD engineers for further development;
- Leads the design and development of complex machinery and system concepts;
- Identifies and resolves technical challenges through structured problem-solving and evaluation;
- Acts as a technical liaison for internal teams, customers, and external partners;
- Establishes the foundation for modular product structures during early development phases;
- Conducts prototype testing both in-house and on-site to validate design performance;
- Organizes and facilitates creative ideation and brainstorming sessions;
- Provides expert input during the definition phase to ensure robust and scalable design solutions.
Functie eisen
- Holds a qualification in Mechanical Engineering, with at least a secondary vocational education level 4;
- Experienced in operating a variety of machinery, including milling machines, lathes, welding equipment, and similar tools;
- Capable of performing machine overhauls, conducting maintenance, and carrying out technical inspections;
- Skilled in assembling and commissioning prototypes, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues on-site;
- Brings 6 to 9 years of relevant experience in mechanical design or related engineering functions;
- Demonstrates strong conceptual thinking, with a focus on practical feasibility and delivering real-world value;
- Balances innovation with operational constraints such as cost, serviceability, and hygiene standards;
- Communicates effectively in English; additional proficiency in German and/or Spanish is considered an asset;
- Willing to travel internationally for 30% to 60% of the time;
- Displays a proactive, inquisitive, and solution-focused mindset, combined with a collaborative and hands-on approach.
