Who we are?
The ELAUT Group brings fun to players in luna parks worldwide!
We invent, create, and produce electromechanical amusement games (think grab cranes, coin pushers...), always looking for what the player likes.
Our people live by our motto:
TOP QUALITY ENTERTAINING THE WORLD!
Over 65 years, Elaut has grown into a successful business with 220 colleagues in offices in Europe and the US and hundreds of customers worldwide.
The headquarter and your future workplace is in Sint-Niklaas.
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General job description:
You will be responsible for the developments and production preparation of ELAUT products. You bring in new ideas, technologies and developments with the aim of launching, together with R&D, innovative games. You interact with the product manager to build and refine mechanical roadmaps and report to the innovation manager that oversees the project, involving all stakeholders in order to optimally implement their knowledge and experience in the design from the start.
You focus on cooperation within and outside your department to achieve optimal results. You do this by facilitating a project operation across all departments and implementing an ELAUT agile operation.
You manage a team of engineers (mechanical and production engineering) and are responsible for the planning and follow-up of their activities.
You optimize existing and work out new procedures to improve the operation of your department and ELAUT and ensure optimal deployment of all systems.
With your team you ensure the delivery of a complete production file for each new unit consisting of production and assembly drawings of all parts and units, ERP-BOM, product configurator, assembly manuals and test equipment and procedures.
Tasks and responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development.
* Define and implement best practices for mechanical engineering, encompassing:
° Mechanical prototyping using SolidWorks.
° Part and assembly process simplification/standardization
° Clean and well-managed master data and processes (PLM / engineering change flows / …)
* Translate high-level product features into detailed technical proposals, including material selection and design specifications.
* Oversee and contribute hands-on to engineering changes, ensuring quality and adherence to deadlines.
* Collaborate with production to follow up and resolve mechanical production issues and avoid them in the future
* Collaborate closely with procurement to:
° Resolve supplier issues and ensure quality
° Identify and manage requirements for cost-saving opportunities (e.g., subcontracting)
Qualifications and Skills
* Minimum bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in a mechanical engineering and experience in a leadership role.
* Proven track record of leading and motivating a team to achieve project goals.
* Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes.
* Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D modelling software, sheet metal in particular, PLM.
* Knowledge of electro-mechanics (e.g., electro-motors / linear motors).
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
What we are offering:
* You will join a rapidly growing, international, family-run business at our offices in Sint-Niklaas with short decision-making lines and in the business of fun!
* You will become part of a group of dedicated professionals who are all committed and motivated to continue the growth of Elaut nv.
* Competitive renumeration with additional benefits
INTERESTED?
If you’re passionate about product development and thrive in a dynamic environment!
Grab your chance and join our team to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our products!
Please send your resume to careers@elaut-group.com