Job Description

Job Title:  Senior Mechanical Designer

Assignment Type: Annually Renewable Contract  

Location: Olen, Belgium (2 Days remote work a week is allowed)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Client: Leading Multinational Materials Technology Company

Kintec are currently partnered with a leading multinational materials technology company . They are currently recruiting for Mechanical Designer - Senior to be based in Hoboken, Olen Belgium

PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Translate client requirements into a technical design for equipment, piping, and mechanical components of an installation.

- Provide input and coordinate the drawing of PFDs and P&IDs by a drafter.

- Design layout plans, mechanical structures, and components in 3D, create detailed drawings, or coordinate the drafting by a drafter.

- Prepare piping specifications (including isometrics).

- Perform basic calculations (pipe resistance, pump calculations, pipe sizing, determining PED class, heat capacity, etc.).

- Provide advice for risk analyses and ensure the implementation of measures in the design.

- Prepare specifications/requirement books for bidding and execution files.

- Participate in procurement activities related to projects (from inquiry, through ordering and delivery, to completion and invoicing).

- Prepare budgets and contribute to planning for your discipline.

- Respect agreed quality, deadlines, and budgets.

- Discuss the construction file with site managers regarding project realization and provide technical support during execution and startup of the project.

- Maintain contacts with internal clients and external partners/contractors.

- Monitor the quality of work delivered by external partners/contractors.

- Archive documents and ensure an as-built technical construction file is maintained.

TECHNICAL PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanics or Electromechanics or equivalent through experience.

- 5+ years of relevant experience in designing process installations in an industrial environment.

- Experience with AutoCAD and ACAD Plant 3D software (experience with Revit, Inventor, or other programs is a plus).

- Experience in setting up 3D layouts is a plus.

- Operational knowledge of legal regulations and guidelines (PED, ATEX, VLAREM, etc.) is a plus.

- Basic knowledge of chemistry, electricity, and automation, along with necessary material knowledge.

Non-Technical Profile Requirements:

- Skilled in analyzing, reporting, organizing, and solving technical issues.

- A team player with strong communication and social skills.

- Proficient in using office software packages.

CERTIFICATIONS

- VCA is mandatory

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCIES

- Fluent in Dutch & English

- Basic knowledge of German & French

Location

- Olen

- min. 3 days/week onsite presence is mandatory

Contract

- First contract till EOY

- extension possible

Interviews

- First interview via teams: 30-45min.

- 2nd interview onsite at Olen