As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.
As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!
- Technology Leadership & Innovation: Deepen expertise in specialized technical domains, gain insights into market needs and technology trends, lead continuous improvement and breakthrough innovation projects to establish the company's technological leadership in mechanical equipment.
- Value Creation & Support: Provide professional-level technical support (configuration, customization, modification) to global customers, and offer comprehensive technical enablement to internal teams (Sales, Procurement, Quality, Assembly, Maintenance).
- End-to-End Design & Delivery
- Lead the end-to-end design of complex mechanical equipment: from concept, 3D modeling, detailed drawings to tolerance analysis and BOM release.
- Ensure design quality and manufacturability, with familiarity in processes such as machining, welding, and heat treatment (DFM).
- (Preferred) Apply tools like ANSYS/ABAQUS for static, dynamic, and thermal simulations to guide design optimization.
- Proactively Track Machinery Industry Innovation & Technology Application
- Innovative Solution Identification: Systematically evaluate mechanical industry technologies, materials, and processes to identify potential solutions for technical challenges or performance improvements; develop preliminary technical concepts through feasibility studies.
- Innovative Solution Validation: Plan and execute prototype testing and simulations to assess solution feasibility and cost-effectiveness; prepare validation reports to support development decisions.
- Innovative Solution Implementation: Integrate validated solutions into product roadmaps with clear implementation plans; provide technical guidance during execution and develop design guidelines for organizational adoption.
- Complex Problem Solving & Decision-Making
- Systematically analyze prototype failures or performance issues to accurately identify root causes.
- Creatively propose multiple solutions and make optimal decisions after evaluating risks, costs, and benefits.
- Technical Support & Collaboration
- Customer Support: Provide machine configuration, component development, modification/upgrade solutions, and full lifecycle technical support.
- Internal Support: Offer timely and accurate technical responses and documentation to Sales, Procurement, Quality, Assembly, and Maintenance teams.
- Knowledge Sharing: Share expertise through training and reports to enhance organizational capabilities.
- Project Management & Global Collaboration
- Develop and execute mechanical design project plans, managing progress, costs, and quality.
- Collaborate with global equipment design teams (Belgium).
- Support short-term international travel when necessary.
- 5-8 years of experience in mechanical equipment design, with successful end-to-end design cases for complex equipment.
- Proficient in design software such as SolidWorks/CATIA/NX, familiar with manufacturing process.
- Fluent in English, can be used as a working language.
- (Preferred qualifications) Experience with ANSYS/ABAQUS simulation analysis.
- (Preferred qualifications) Experience collaborating with global teams.
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 5-8 years of experience in mechanical equipment design, with successful end-to-end design cases for complex equipment.
- Proficient in design software such as SolidWorks/CATIA/NX, familiar with manufacturing processess.
- Fluent in English, can be used as a working language.
- (Preferred qualifications) Experience with ANSYS/ABAQUS simulation analysis.
- (Preferred qualifications) Experience collaborating with global teams.
- Passionate about mechanical design, proactive in learning cutting-edge technologies.
- Strong systematic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, adaptable to an international environment.
- Takes initiative and delivers results in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers
