Lead mechanical engineer

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the successful realization of the mechanical aspects of our innovative mechatronic systems and concepts. From the earliest concept phase onwards, you play a key role in transforming ideas into technically feasible and manufacturable solutions. Working within multidisciplinary project teams, you lead the mechanical design activities and provide a solid technical and analytical foundation for design decisions.

You take ownership of the entire engineering process, from concept development and detailed engineering to guiding the creation of complete manufacturing documentation. During the realization phase, you coordinate the outsourcing of mechanical components and oversee assembly and integration activities. Throughout the project, you ensure technical quality, manage risks, and make well-founded engineering decisions. In addition to your technical expertise, you act as a coach, mentor, and leader for fellow engineers.

You foster collaboration within the team, maintain close relationships with customers, and help create a positive and productive project environment. Through your leadership, communication skills, and system-level perspective, you contribute not only to successful project delivery but also to the continued growth of the department and Demcon as a whole.

Location:

Enschede.

Engineering Lead / senior.

About Demcon
Demcon develops and manufactures advanced technology and complex systems, from concept through to series production. Driven by the ambition to solve societal and technological challenges, we combine deep engineering expertise with creativity to create solutions that make a real impact. We build prototypes, industrialize innovations, and bring products into production, with a strong focus on mechatronics. By integrating mechanical, electrical, and software engineering with disciplines such as robotics, optics, and data science, we support our customers throughout the entire product lifecycle.

The Demcon Group consists of more than 50 specialized companies, together forming a one-stop shop for high-tech innovation. With over 1,100 colleagues worldwide, we are building the technology of tomorrow.

What are you going to do?
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the successful realization of the mechanical aspects of our innovative mechatronic systems and concepts. From the earliest concept phase onwards, you play a key role in transforming ideas into technically feasible and manufacturable solutions. Working within multidisciplinary project teams, you lead the mechanical design activities and provide a solid technical and analytical foundation for design decisions.

You take ownership of the entire engineering process, from concept development and detailed engineering to guiding the creation of complete manufacturing documentation. During the realization phase, you coordinate the outsourcing of mechanical components and oversee assembly and integration activities. Throughout the project, you ensure technical quality, manage risks, and make well-founded engineering decisions. In addition to your technical expertise, you act as a coach, mentor, and leader for fellow engineers.

You foster collaboration within the team, maintain close relationships with customers, and help create a positive and productive project environment. Through your leadership, communication skills, and system-level perspective, you contribute not only to successful project delivery but also to the continued growth of the department and Demcon as a whole.

What do you bring to the table?

Completed bachelor or university education in mechanical engineering;

At least 5 years of relevant work experience as a mechanical (lead) engineer,…