Senior Mechanical Designer

To overview Senior Mechanical Designer As a Senior Mechanical Designer in our fast-moving start-up team, you take end-to-end responsibility for the design, realization and testing of mechanical systems, modules and components for our products and prototypes. You work closely with the System Architect, Project Manager, and multidisciplinary engineering team to translate ambitious concepts into robust, manufacturable solutions. • Company SCIL Nanoimprint Solutions • Hours 40 • Level Senior • Contact In this role, you independently organize your work and design reviews, contribute to technical decision-making, and guide less experienced colleagues, contractors and trainees. You combine strong mechanical fundamentals with hands-on execution, systems thinking, and the flexibility needed in a small high-tech environment. Here's how you'll contribute: > Lead process industrialization of SCIL nanoimprint technology for customer production lines; > Drive yield improvement using statistical data analysis, SPC, DOE, and root-cause methodologies; > Analyze production data to identify trends, variations, and improvement opportunities; > Set up, qualify, and optimize processes in customer fab environments; > Define and control process windows, KPIs, and quality metrics; > Own process documentation, work instructions, control plans, and qualification reports; > Support tool and module qualification, ramp-up, and volume manufacturing readiness; > Act as a key technical interface to customers, providing hands-on support and clear communication; > Collaborate closely with R&D, applications, and engineering teams to close the loop between development and production; > Contribute to scaling SCIL's production maturity as the company grows from startup to scale-up; > Occasional international travel to customers and manufacturing sites is part of the role. Your expertise and qualities We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Designer with a proven track record in designing and delivering complex mechanical systems in a high-tech environment, combined with the ability to bring technical depth, ownership and team guidance. To be successful, you have the following experiences; > Educational foundation: Bachelor's degree with 10+ years / Master's degree with 7+ years, in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. > Precision engineering: Solid understanding of mechanical tolerances, GD&T, material selection, and precision design principles. > Manufacturability expertise: Strong knowledge of mechanical part manufacturability and mechanical assembly design. > 3D CAD mastery: Proficient in 3D CAD modeling, preferably in NX / Teamcenter. > Engineering methods: Hands-on experience with DFM/DFA and FMEA (required); familiarity with 8D and DoE is highly appreciated. > Systems thinking: Capable of performing theoretical studies of critical parameters and making sound technical trade-offs. > Leadership & collaboration: Able to guide less experienced colleagues, work constructively in reviews, and advocate ideas with colleagues, management, customers and suppliers. > Languages: Strong proficiency in English; Dutch is a plus. Elements that are a nice-to-have: Experience with, or strong interest in, thermal and/or mechanical simulations. Familiarity with semiconductor equipment and manufacturing environments (including cleanroom-compatible design and particle generation prevention). What do we offer? > At SCIL Nanoimprint, you'll find an environment that values innovation and initiative. Here's what you can expect; > Freedom and ownership: You'll have the autonomy to shape your work and approaches, implementing strategies within broad guidelines; > Competitive rewards: We offer a compelling salary, > Professional development in a collaborative environment: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to continue to grow your expertise; > Comprehensive benefits package: We offer 25 vacation days a strong pension plan; > Commitment to diversity: SCIL Nanoimprint is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Homebase for breakthrough technology and innovation