Product Development Engineer

About the Position

Product Development Engineer at Assen, Drenthe

On behalf of our client in Assen, we are looking for a driven and innovative Product Development Engineer. This is an internationally leading player with iconic world-class brands. Within the organization, the Product & Process Innovation (P.P.I.) department is the beating heart of technological innovation and product optimization.

In this key position, you will combine creative engineering with tangible results: from the very first concept and 3D CAD design to patent applications, advanced test protocols, and the actual market introduction. A unique opportunity for an ambitious engineer who wants to build consumer products used by millions of people worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Innovate & Design: Initiate and develop proposals for new or optimized products in line with the strategic frameworks of management.
• Global Development: Execute development activities for the global organization of the client.
• Specifications & Quality: Develop and ensure robust product specifications that align perfectly with the product strategy and the highest safety standards.
• Test Methods & Measurement Systems: Develop and maintain reliable validation methodologies to guarantee top quality and safety.
• Intellectual Property: Collect and prepare technical documentation for international patent and trademark applications.
• Project & Budget Management: Plan, monitor, and report progress, milestones, and budgets; timely identification of deviations.
• Stay Updated: Continuously stay sharp on the latest market and process technologies.
• Prototyping & Safety: Design and realize functional product samples and ensure a safe, structured working environment in the department.

Requirements

• Education & Expertise: A completed HBO or university degree in a technical direction (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Product Design, or similar).
• Experience: Several years of relevant work experience in product development and project-based work.
• CAD & Materials: Excellent proficiency with advanced 3D CAD systems and in-depth knowledge of materials, particularly in the field of plastic processing and injection molding techniques.
• Personality: A sharp technical insight, inventiveness, and a pragmatic, results-oriented mentality.
• Communication: Strong communication skills and excellent command of both Dutch and English (spoken and written), suitable for an international working environment.

We Offer

• Salary: € 4300 - € 5500 gross per month based on 40 hours per week.
• Impact: A key role with great autonomy and direct influence on successful global product lines.
• Benefits: Excellent secondary employment conditions.
• Development: Ample opportunities for personal and professional training and growth.
• Culture: An informal, collegial working atmosphere within a stable international brand organization in Assen.

About the Company

Our client offers an inspiring, professional environment with plenty of room for personal input and professional growth.

Contact

Interested or curious about more details?

Contact Marco ter Beek via [email protected] or call 06-57655050.

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