Senior Development Engineer / Specialist

Job Description

Role Summary

Responsible for the design, development, and validation of ventilation units for kitchen hoods. Owns assigned components from concept to industrial approval, coordinates CFD/FEM simulation activities, and supports suppliers during plastic tooling development. Requires basic understanding of simulation principles to integrate analysis results into the design process.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

• Design mechanical components and subassemblies using 3D CAD (Catia preferred).

• Translate product/performance requirements into robust engineering solutions.

• Integrate CFD/FEM simulation feedback into designs in collaboration with simulation experts.

Simulation Coordination

• Coordinate CFD/FEM analyses for airflow, structural, and thermal performance.

• Interpret simulation results at a basic level and ensure proper implementation in the design.

Component Ownership & Validation

• Lead component development: prototyping, testing, validation, and approval.

• Release 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications in PLM.

• Ensure homologation of assigned components.

Supplier Tooling Support

• Support suppliers during plastic tooling and mold development.

• Participate in tooling reviews, mold-flow evaluations, and trial assessments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• Experience in mechanical component design (consumer goods, HVAC, automotive, or similar).

• Proficiency with 3D CAD (Catia preferred).

• Basic understanding of CFD/FEM principles and common tools (Fluent, Star-CCM+, Ansys, etc.).

• Knowledge of plastic injection molding and tooling processes.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Fluent in English.