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.