Mechanical Lead Engineer

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer at IMS, you’ll take the lead in translating customer-specific requirements into smart, functional machine designs. You define concepts, develop and refine them, and ensure technical excellence all the way through to final delivery. You’ll work directly with our clients, offering technical advice and translating their needs into clear design specifications. In this role, you combine engineering with coordination, testing, and client interaction.

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Almelo
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€ 3.800 - € 5.800
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Bachelor+
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5 years+

What you'll be doing

You translate customer needs into a high-level design and develop it down to the last detail. Along the way, you lead an engineering team, monitor progress and quality, and ensure the design meets all technical requirements. You perform tests, remain the technical point of contact throughout the project, and coordinate closely with both clients and internal teams.

You bring

  • A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in machine development.
  • Familiarity with mechatronic systems and design principles.
  • Strong command of both Dutch and English.
  • A resourceful mindset and a collaborative approach to working with other engineering disciplines.

We offer

  • A gross monthly salary between €3,800 and €5,800.
  • Technically complex and challenging engineering projects.
  • 40 vacation days in accordance with the Metalektro collective labor agreement.
  • Training budgets to support your ongoing development.
  • Participation in company sports events and on-site fitness programs.
  • An active and enthusiastic employee association.
  • A supportive and collaborative team you can rely on.
  • Access to a company cafeteria with low-cost meals.

We also offer flexible working hours. Depending on your role and responsibilities, remote and hybrid work arrangements are open for discussion.

Your work as a Mechanical Lead Engineer

You’ll start by developing a 3D concept design and aligning it with the customer’s requirements. As the technical lead, you guide the engineering team through every stage of development. You’ll conduct tests, visit customers on-site, and stay closely involved through to final delivery. Most projects last between 3 and 6 months, and you’ll work as part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team of specialists.

Joost Spenkelink Portrait

As lead engineer, you’re closely involved in every phase of the project. Early on, you provide input and ideas in response to the very first customer inquiry. Toward the end, you often take part in final acceptance — and get to see your design come to life on the customer’s production floor.

Joost Spenkelink, Mechanical Lead Engineer

Any questions about this vacancy?

We’d be happy to talk with you by phone or email if you have any questions.

Application procedure

We aim to respond as quickly as possible. If you’re unsure whether your message has reached us, feel free to follow up.

Step one telephone
We'll contact you shortly to go over your application
Step two first talk
You'll have an introductory conversation with our recruiter and the department manager
Step three second talk
Next, you'll meet some of the engineers you'll be working with, giving both sides a chance to get to know each other better
Step 4 congratulations
If it feels like a good match on both sides, we'll make you a job offer

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