Nederland, Hengelo
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Life Sciences
Closing: July 18, 2025

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Introduction

Are you a mechanical engineer ready to shape the core hardware of cutting-edge naval systems? At this assignment, you'll work on cabinet and console designs that house high-end electronics-built to perform under extreme military conditions. In this hands-on role, you contribute directly to the safety, strength, and reliability of mission-critical systems.

What are you going to do 

What will you do?

  • Create mechanical designs in CREO for mission-critical cabinets and consoles, following strict performance and environmental requirements.
  • Collaborate daily with system architects, electrical engineers, and test engineers to ensure design choices meet system-level goals.
  • Develop and validate prototypes by defining structural test setups and analyzing the results with IVQ/test specialists.
  • Ensure compliance with military standards, IP ratings, EMC requirements, modularity, accessibility, and manufacturability.

Essential skills and knowledge 

You're a practical problem-solver with strong communication skills and a hands-on mentality. You enjoy switching between design, testing, and teamwork, and you're passionate about building reliable systems for real-world impact.

Additionally, you have:

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a similar mechanical design role.
  • Proven experience with CREO (v8 or higher); SolidWorks is a plus.
  • Familiarity with CAD and PDM tools (preferably Windchill/PDMlink).
  • A creative, open-minded approach and the flexibility to adapt.
  • Excellent verbal and written English skills (Dutch is a plus).
  • Availability to work on-site at least 3 days per week.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for short external assignments.

What we offer 

At Brunel, your skills are seen, your input matters, and your success is our goal. We offer:

  • A gross monthly salary depending on experience.
  • Potential performance-based bonuses.
  • 26 vacation days with the possibility to purchase extra days.
  • Hybrid working: a flexible model allowing you to work partly from home.
  • Development opportunities through the Brunel Academy and technical mentorship.
  • A comprehensive pension scheme and collective health insurance.
  • Discounts on gyms, cultural outings, and wellness programs.

About Brunel

Brunel Engineering connects exceptional talent with leading employers across technology, engineering, and innovation sectors. With Brunel, you're not just placed in a job-you're offered a career. We provide professional coaching, high-level training, and a supportive network to help you grow.

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Are you ready for the next step in your career? Join Brunel’s powerful global network, where passionate, results-driven specialists come together with industry-leading clients. By connecting specialists to pioneering projects, we drive change in many industries, enabling growth and delivering great outcomes. Brunel helps you reach your full potential and empowers you to make an impact within a purpose-driven global company.

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Our Culture and Values

At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.

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Our ESG Commitment

Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.

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