Product Development Engineer Kortrijk Region, Belgium | Full-time My client is seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer to strengthen its product innovation and design capabilities. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys taking products from concept through to industrialisation and has a strong background in mechanical design and development. Your Role As a Product Development Engineer, you will play a key role in the end-to-end development of new products and the continuous improvement of existing ones. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and project management. Key Responsibilities Lead and contribute to the design and development of new products from concept to production Create detailed 3D models and technical drawings, primarily using SolidWorks Translate customer and market requirements into robust, manufacturable designs Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure design feasibility, cost efficiency, and quality Support prototyping, testing, validation, and industrialization activities Drive design improvements based on performance, manufacturability, and feedback from production Document designs and ensure compliance with relevant standards and internal processes Your Profile 8–10 years of experience in product development and mechanical design Strong hands-on experience with SolidWorks (or similar CAD tools) Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and materials Experience taking products through the full development lifecycle Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented mindset Able to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment Languages Dutch is preferred English proficiency is required (spoken and written) What’s on Offer A challenging and impactful role within a technically driven environment The opportunity to work on innovative products with real market impact Competitive compensation package aligned with experience A collaborative culture with room for professional growth