Senior Mechanical Engineer

About my clientMy client is a fast-growing developer and manufacturer of high-quality go-karts and small personal vehicles, with over 20 years of experience in performance engineering and precision manufacturing. They partner with leisure parks, rental fleets, and specialty vehicle brands across Europe, delivering innovative, durable, and custom-designed mobility solutions.From high-performance chassis to ergonomic driver interfaces, their products are known for engineering precision, safety, and exciting design. As a trusted partner to leading names in recreational mobility, they combine technical expertise with a passion for delivering unforgettable driving experiences.To strengthen their position as a technical leader, they are creating a new strategic role at the intersection of engineering, product development, and client collaboration.Job title: Senior Design & Project Engineer — Go-Karts & Personal VehiclesAs Senior Design & Project Engineer, you will be the technical lead in the commercial process.You won't carry sales responsibilities, but you will act as the go-to technical counterpart in client discussions — often working directly with engineering teams from leading international brands.Your mission: understand complex technical needs, think proactively, and design smart, manufacturable, and cost-conscious solutions in collaboration with internal teams.This is not a support role — it's one with ownership, visibility, and strategic importance, enabling my client to stand out through technical excellence and innovative design.Your responsibilitiesTechnical leadership in customer interactionJoin client meetings when in-depth technical expertise is required.Understand and translate complex requirements into clear, feasible product concepts.Serve as the internal and external reference point for product-related technical discussions.Help the sales team offer better solutions — not by selling, but by bringing smart engineering into the conversation.Project management for technically complex buildsLead internal project management for technically demanding projects.Coordinate with production, R&D, suppliers, and clients to align feasibility, timing, and cost.Collaborate closely with the R&D team on more complex or innovative developments.Technical design & CAD workTranslate concepts into production-ready drawings and documentation.Either create the technical drawings yourself or oversee work from the junior designer.Be comfortable with 2D/3D CAD tools for quick intervention when needed.Market insight & product roadmap contributionCapture market signals from client interactions and turn them into product improvements.Contribute ideas for the long-term evolution of the product range.Support innovation projects alongside the R&D team.Your profileExperience in mechanical product development, design, or engineering project management — ideally in mobility, motorsport, or mechanical components.Background in Mechanical Engineering or similar, with strong affinities in product development and testing.Clear and confident communicator — able to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.Proactive problem-solver with a balance of creativity and pragmatism.Confident in creating and interpreting technical drawings.Organized and capable of managing multiple projects at once.Enjoys working in a small, entrepreneurial team where ideas become reality quickly.Languages: fluent in English; Dutch, French, or German is a plus.Full-time presence at their Mechelen office is preferred, with occasional flexibility.What's on offerA key, strategic role in a company at the forefront of recreational vehicle design.The chance to contribute to exciting, sustainable, and innovative mobility solutions.A culture that values initiative, craftsmanship, and teamwork.Close collaboration with both customers and colleagues in a flat, agile organization.Autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to shape your own role.