Mechanical Engineer Best • Panda International

Mechanical Engineer | Product Development | Grooming & Beauty Appliances

Company Description
A global leader in consumer technology and innovation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Mechanical Engineering Group (ME) within the Grooming & Beauty division. The company designs and develops cutting-edge personal care appliances — including Shavers, Groomers, OneBlade, Epilators, IPLs, and Accessories — that bring meaningful innovation to millions of consumers worldwide.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary R&D team of system engineers, electronics experts, and design specialists, driving mechanical product development from concept to mass production. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to next-generation consumer products that combine engineering excellence with user-centric design.

Job Description
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the mechanical design, implementation, testing, and documentation of modules and components used in Grooming & Beauty appliances. You will translate new concepts into manufacturable designs, ensuring reliability, functionality, and performance through close collaboration with both on-site and offshore development teams.

You will take ownership of mechanical construction in 3D/2D CAD, manage technical documentation, and contribute to the full lifecycle of product realization — from ideation and prototype creation to validation and industrialization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and detail mechanical components and systems according to product requirements, including performing predictive analyses and calculations.

• Select appropriate materials (metal and plastic) and manufacturing processes.

• Create detailed 3D and 2D CAD designs in line with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.

• Manage product requirements, lead DFMEA activities, and work according to the V-model development methodology.

• Build and test prototypes; write test protocols, conduct testing, analyze data, and document results.

• Drive concept creation through ideation sessions and technical decision-making.

• Plan and prioritize work independently and manage interfaces with other design modules.

• Develop and validate new test methods and tools in collaboration with Test & Verification specialists.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Systems Engineering, Architecture, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality to achieve product goals.

• Capture, document, and share learnings and design choices in the Design History File (DHF).

• Archive design documentation in Windchill PLM.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Mechanical Engineering group.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in mechanical product development for mass production.

• Experience working in international, multidisciplinary teams, preferably in Business-to-Consumer (B2C) environments.

• Skilled in 3D CAD tools (Siemens NX and/or CREO).

• Strong knowledge of mechanical design for plastic and metal parts, including moulding and assembly tooling design.

• Experience with FEA (Ansys) and/or CFD analysis tools.

• Solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

• Ability to apply both theoretical and empirical methods to solve complex mechanical problems.

• Hands-on, proactive, and quality-driven engineer with strong communication and leadership skills.

• Knowledge of Design for Six Sigma or Green Belt certification is an advantage.

• Experience in medical device design and development is a plus.

Additional Insights:

• Location: Drachten, Netherlands

• Department: Mechanical Engineering / Grooming & Beauty R&D

• Working Hours: 40 hours per week

• Reporting to: Mechanical Engineering Group Leader

Interested?
Please send your CV to Miguel Gomes at via de button "Solliciteer nu" op deze pagina. or reach out directly at +31 20 20 44 502.