Who you are

You don’t need a PhD—we are designing and building products, not doing academic research. You do, however, have the following characteristics:

• Deep technical expertise in precision mechanical systems, capable of making sound engineering decisions under uncertainty. 
• Naturally takes ownership and leads through technical clarity and credibility. 
• Balances engineering rigor with pragmatic execution. 
• Highly organized and effective in a fast-paced, scale-up environment. 
• Motivated to grow into a technical leadership role. 

Requirements (Critical)

• MSc level of thinking, through education or equivalent professional experience. 
• 5+ years of experience in high-precision mechanical design. 
• Based in the Netherlands with reliable commute to Delft (no relocation support provided). 
• Demonstrable knowledge of rolling contact mechanics and ability to apply this to design engineering. 
• Solid understanding of: 
  • Manufacturability and tolerances in precision assemblies 
  • Steel manufacturing processes and machining constraints
• Experience working in structured engineering environments (clear processes, reviews, and documentation). 
• Proven ability to lead and guide design processes in an engineering environment. 
• Hands‑on, solution‑oriented, and comfortable working under pressure. 
• Able to work independently while collaborating closely with others. 
• Strong, professional command of English, with the ability to communicate complex technical topics fluently. 

Strongly Preferred

• Experience designing high-load rotational components. (e.g. bearings, precision gears, train wheels, camshafts, drivetrains, lead/ball screws, robotic joints, or comparable systems requiring in-depth application of contact mechanics). 
• Experience bringing complex mechanical products from prototypes to production. 
• Exposure to start-up or scale‑up environments. 
• Experience mentoring engineers or leading small technical teams.