Product Development Engineer

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - KORTRIJK (BELGIUM) - PERMANENT POSITION

This role is responsible for the hands-on engineering and delivery of consumer products from concept through to mass production.

As a Product Development Engineer, you will take ownership of the technical development process including translating ideas, sketches, and industrial design concepts into fully engineered, manufacturable products ready for scale.

Day-to-day, you will be designing components and assemblies in CAD, building and testing prototypes, and refining designs based on performance, cost, and manufacturing constraints. You will work through detailed engineering challenges such as material selection, tolerance definition, and design for manufacturing, ensuring products can be reliably produced using processes like injection molding and extrusion.

The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with user needs and commercial goals, while also working directly with suppliers and manufacturers to develop tooling, resolve production issues, and support product launch. You will be actively involved in problem-solving throughout the development cycle including identifying risks early, iterating quickly, and driving designs toward robust, production-ready solutions.

This is a practical, execution-focused engineering role that combines CAD design, prototyping, and manufacturing support, with clear ownership of delivering high-quality consumer products to market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop consumer products from concept through to production
• Create 3D models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD software)
• Develop prototypes and iterate designs based on testing and feedback
• Ensure designs are optimized for cost, quality, and manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, extrusion, and assembly techniques
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, marketing, and supply chain
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to support tooling development and production
• Conduct design validation, testing, and troubleshooting to resolve technical issues
• Define materials, tolerances, and specifications for components and assemblies
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, and technical reports

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related field
• Experience using SolidWorks (preferred) or other 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo, CATIA, Fusion 360)
• Strong understanding of product development processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods such as injection molding, extrusion, and assembly techniques
• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of materials (plastics, metals, composites)
• Experience working with suppliers or overseas manufacturing partners

The Offer:

• A permanent, full-time employment contract
• A salary & benefits package commensurate with experience

Please send over your CV to tom.walker@vividresourcing.com or call me on +32 (0) 3 318 00 74. As always, we are open to recommendations, so please feel free to pass this on to other suitable candidates.