PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - KORTRIJK (BELGIUM) - PERMANENT POSITION
All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying. 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 productionCreate 3D models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD software)Develop prototypes and iterate designs based on testing and feedbackEnsure designs are optimized for cost, quality, and manufacturability (DFM/DFA)Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, extrusion, and assembly techniquesCollaborate with cross-functional teams including design, marketing, and supply chainWork closely with suppliers and manufacturers to support tooling development and productionConduct design validation, testing, and troubleshooting to resolve technical issuesDefine materials, tolerances, and specifications for components and assembliesMaintain accurate engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, and technical reports Desired Skills: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, xjsrcvq Product Design Engineering, or a related fieldExperience using SolidWorks (preferred) or other 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo, CATIA, Fusion 360)Strong understanding of product development processesKnowledge of manufacturing methods such as injection molding, extrusion, and assembly techniquesAbility to create and interpret engineering drawings and specificationsStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailUnderstanding of materials (plastics, metals, composites)Experience working with suppliers or overseas manufacturing partners The Offer: A permanent, full-time employment contractA salary & benefits package commensurate with experience Please send over your CV to or call me on As always, we are open to recommendations, so please feel free to pass this on to other suitable candidates.