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.