Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (M/F/D)

Avantor is looking for a motivated and experienced Design Engineer to join our growing Singe-Use Designing team. Are you looking to work in an international environment and want to work on products that can really make an impact? This is the role for you!

This a full-time, hybrid position, based in Hillegom. As a successful Design Engineer your main focus is to develop and create drawings and prototypes of single-use products in the life sciences industry. If you would like to be part of our journey, where we support our clients with vaccine & medicine development – Let’s talk!

We offer a 1 year contract which will be extended after positive evaluation. Next to a competitive base salary we offer benefits like 13th month, bonus scheme, 31 days of holidays and pension plan.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Mechanical Engineering or Operational Technology or similar Engineering Education / Training or combination of related technical education and similar experience (3-5 years minimum)
• Experience with 2D / 3D Drawings: AutoCAD or similar engineering software (Solidworks, Inventor, Draftsight, etc.)
• Ability to read, understand and assess technical drawings.
• Computer skills and preferably good understanding of Excel
• Ability to communicate verbally and written in English
• You are highly organized and have good communication & problem solving skills
• Ability to grasp technical concepts and their application to customer’s processes.
• Experience working with piping/tubing systems & technical knowledge & understanding of P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
• Knowledge / experience working with engineering plastics & thermoelastic materials.
• Knowledge of GD&T

How you will thrive and have an impact

• Develop both basic and more technically detailed approval drawings based on sketches or descriptions from account managers or customers.
• Select appropriate subcomponents and ensuring all connections are engineered to function as required (i.e., temperature, pressure).  This may include developing test protocols and performing physical tests.
• Calculate cost of Single Use products using software provided.
• Entering/maintaining Bills of Materials (BOM) and Method of Manufacturing (MOM) in ERP system.
• Conduct feasibility and cost estimation of products to ensure the design can meet business and customer needs.
• Organize the performing of and/or personally perform various tests (e.g., pressure test, pull test, etc.) and create validation packets for customers.
• Maintain engineering documents including a library of all subcomponents with appropriate data.
• Take role in engineering harmonization activities, global engineering process development projects as a team member.
• Assist in resolving customer complaints in a timely manner; notify management of problems and suggest corrective actions.
• Contact with existing / new vendors to implement state of the art industry solutions.
• Understand and support company operating procedures to provide proper and effective service to all customers and foster the development of long-term business relationships.
• Support and consult production department especially on engineering related issues.

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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