DESIGN ENGINEER - BRUGES (BELGIUM) - PERMANENT POSITION As a Design Engineer within manufacturing support, you will play a key role in translating production and logistics needs into effective engineering solutions. You will be involved from the early planning phase through design, supplier coordination, and implementation on the shop floor. Acting as a central point between engineering, production, and external partners, you help ensure that new solutions are delivered efficiently, meet operational requirements, and integrate smoothly into existing processes. This role combines hands-on design work with coordination and communication. You will collaborate daily with production teams, fellow engineers, and suppliers, while also supporting prototype validation and implementation activities. The position offers a strong mix of technical creativity, practical problem-solving, and cross-functional teamwork in a manufacturing environment. Your responsibilities: Plan, organize, and coordinate requests for new manufacturing and logistics solutions from concept to implementation Work closely with production departments to understand operational challenges, align priorities, and define technical requirements Maintain regular contact with external suppliers, including technical alignment, progress follow-up, and delivery coordination Design manufacturing aids and logistics equipment using 3D CAD software (e.G. Creo or similar) Collaborate with an internal engineering support team to ensure consistent design approaches and technical quality Provide guidance and day-to-day support to other designers within the same engineering group Supervise prototype development, testing, and commissioning activities Act as a communication bridge between engineering and production to ensure smooth collaboration and timely feedback Your profile: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or another relevant technical field, or equivalent experience Proven experience or strong interest in design within a manufacturing or industrial environment Proficient in 3D CAD design; experience with Creo orsimilar parametric modeling software is an advantage Strong communication skills, able to translate technical concepts into clear, practical solutions for diverse stakeholders Comfortable working cross-functionally with production, engineering, and external partners Organized and structured, with the ability to manage multiple requests and priorities simultaneously Hands-on mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and implementation Team-oriented personality with the confidence to support and guide colleagues when needed Curious and improvement-driven, with an interest in innovation and continuous optimization The Offer: A permanent, full-time employment contract A salary & benefits package commensurate with experience Please send over your CV to or call me on +32 (0). As always, we are open to recommendations, so please feel free to pass this on to other suitable candidates.