Senior Mechanical Designer

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