
Design and release engineer
- Hybrid
- Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium
- Systems & Project Engineering
Job description
Join VeroTech as a design and release engineer and become part of our community where innovation and people come first. You’ll take on exciting technical challenges and develop your expertise while creating solutions that drive progress across several industries.
About the role
As a VeroTech consultant, you contribute to the development and release of torque transfer and transmission components, with a focus on gear systems, manufacturability, durability, efficiency, cost and NVH requirements. You work across design, analysis, validation and supplier collaboration to deliver robust engineering solutions.
You collaborate with design, CAE, manufacturing, purchasing, quality and supplier teams throughout product development. Your work supports high-quality releases, prototype and pilot build activities, production issue resolution and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities
Design and optimize gear pairs and planetary gear trains considering manufacturability, durability, efficiency, cost and NVH requirements
Perform gear design, engineering calculations, simulations and analytical studies using tools such as KISSsoft, MASTA and LDP
Guide CAD development through GD&T and tolerance stack-up analyses for detailed component drawings
Lead technical requirements, specifications and design reviews for transmission components and subsystems
Prepare and maintain engineering deliverables, including EBOMs, CAD models, drawings and technical documentation
Coordinate DFM reviews and supplier meetings to support sourcing, quotation, process changes and engineering change management
Support validation, DFMEA, DVP&R, prototype builds, root cause investigations and corrective action development
Job requirements
What we're looking for
We are looking for an analytical mechanical engineering profile with a strong interest in gear design, transmission systems and manufacturing processes, able to work collaboratively in a demanding product development environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field
Knowledge of mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals
Strong interest in gear design, transmission systems and manufacturing processes
Understanding of product development processes and engineering documentation
Familiarity with KISSsoft, MASTA or LDP is an advantage
Knowledge of APQP tools and methodologies is considered a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is considered an asset
Why join us?
At VeroTech, you’re part of a real community where engineers grow and thrive together while working on cutting-edge projects in several sectors, enjoying flexibility and true support from colleagues. We offer personalized career development tailored to your ambitions, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on learning and growth. You’ll enjoy regular teambuilding activities in a collaborative environment, along with a broad salary package that includes a company car, monthly net allowances, a yearly bonus, insurances, meal vouchers and eco-cheques.
More than just shaping technology, at VeroTech we're shaping the future. Are you ready to shape yours?
Ready to inspire?
Apply now and take the next step in your career.
Let’s build the future together!
- Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium
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