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.