Mechanical Designer

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Who we are

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry in the world. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. At Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure, we go beyond service, building lasting partnerships with engineers, contractors, and owners to deliver long-term solutions that make a real impact.

About the Role 

As a Mechanical Designer you will be responsible for the design, development, and engineering of Trelleborg Dordrecht B.V.'s mooring, berthing, and towing equipment, from initial customer requirements through to final release for manufacture. Your role transforms customer specifications, project requirements, and applicable classification society standards into safe, reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective engineering solutions. This includes the delivery of complete technical data packages, comprising 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), calculations, and supporting technical documentation. In doing so, you will ensure the technical integrity, consistency, compliance, and traceability of the product portfolio. Your position is also responsible for maintaining sufficient engineering support for both project- specific design activities and the continuous improvement, standardisation, and cost optimisation of the standard product range. Furthermore, you will provide technical expertise and day-to-day engineering support to production, service, procurement, and sales functions, contributing to the successful execution of projects and the ongoing development of the business.

About your responsibilities

• Translate customer specifications, project requirements and applicable standards into complete mechanical designs for equipment and steel structures.
• Create and maintain 3D models, welded structures, assembly and part drawings and bills of material in the 3D CAD and ERP systems.
• Perform and document design calculations.
• Initiate or support FEM analyses where required.
• Select materials, standard parts, hydraulic and mechanical components and surface treatments, taking into account marine and offshore conditions, maintainability and life cycle costs. 
• Ensure that designs comply with the Machinery Directive, applicable EN/ISO standards, classification society requirements and Trelleborg's internal design guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation: installation and assembly instructions, spare parts lists, operating and maintenance manuals and test procedures.
• Carry out change management: engineering changes, drawing revisions and item and bill of material data in ERP, including correct release and archiving.
• Provide technical support to production, assembly, purchasing, service and sales and resolve technical issues during manufacturing, testing (FAT) and commissioning.
• Take part in design reviews, risk assessments and prototype and type testing, and capture lessons learned in design standards.
• Contribute to standardisation, modularisation, design for manufacturing and cost reduction within the product portfolio.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors on manufacturability, make-or-buy decisions and technical clarifications.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical discipline; secondary vocational education (MBO level 4) with extensive relevant design experience is also acceptable.
• Relevant design experience in a project-driven, engineer-to-order manufacturing environment; experience in the marine, offshore, heavy equipment or machine building industry is preferred.
• Demonstrable experience with 3D CAD (for example Solid Edge).
• Working experience with ERP (item and bill of material management).
• Practical knowledge of steel and welded structures, machining, surface treatment and hydraulics; experience with FEM analysis is an advantage.
• Familiar with the Machinery Directive, EN/ISO drawing and welding standards and classification society requirements.
• Good command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written

Our Offer and Benefits

• A responsible and results-oriented task in an internationally active industrial company
• We provide an encouraging environment offering growth within the company while investing in your training/education
• Family and congenial working atmosphere with modern equipment
• Very attractive competitive compensation package
• Generous annual leave
• Social and charity events participation
• Flexible working environment with hybrid structure

Application process

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Trelleborg is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take pride in the diversity of our employees, valuing the special experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. The ability to develop ground-breaking technologies is one of our key assets and our people make it happen. 

We provide an encouraging environment which offers growth within the company while investing in employee training/education. Our facility is a close and friendly community which allows you to brainstorm your ideas with other colleagues.

We encourage applications from people of all nationalities, religions, genders, sexual identities, different ages and people with disabilities.

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