Freelance Mechanical Engineer

6 dagen geleden

Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Nederland Optimus Search Voltijd

Freelance Mechanical Engineer (ZZP) – Machine Building – Noord-Brabant

Location:
Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Duration:
6–12 months (freelance ZZP contract)

Sector:
Machine Building / Industrial Machinery

Scope:
Mechanical Design – Engineering – Prototyping – Assembly Support

We are seeking a
Freelance Mechanical Engineer (ZZP)
to support a leading machine builder in Noord-Brabant known for designing and delivering high-precision, fully automated production systems. The company specializes in
custom-built machinery for the food processing, packaging, and high-tech manufacturing sectors
, supporting clients across the Netherlands and Europe.

Their systems range from advanced material-handling lines and robotic packaging cells to high-speed production units and mechatronic modules used in clean, demanding industrial environments. You will join a multidisciplinary engineering team working on new machine concepts, mechanical redesigns, and complex customer-specific solutions.

Your Role

  • Design mechanical components, assemblies, and complete machine modules tailored to customer specifications.
  • Develop 3D models, detailed drawings, and manufacturing packages using SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo.
  • Perform mechanical calculations, material selections, and tolerance analyses for dynamic moving systems.
  • Support prototype builds, mechanical testing, and verification of new machine concepts.
  • Work closely with electrical, controls, robotics, and production departments on system integration.
  • Identify mechanical challenges during assembly and commissioning, providing practical engineering solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with CE, ISO, and industry-specific regulatory standards (food safety, hygiene, or high-precision requirements).
  • Produce technical documentation, BOMs, assembly instructions, and revision reports for manufacturing teams.

Your Profile

  • 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience within machine building, OEM equipment manufacturing, industrial automation, or high-tech machinery.
  • Proficient in at least one major 3D CAD package (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, NX).
  • Experience with prototyping, mechanical validation, and supporting assembly and testing teams.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing techniques (machining, sheet metal, welding, injection moulding).
  • Understanding of mechatronics principles, motion systems, and dynamic machine behaviour.
  • Fluent in Dutch and English for technical communication.
  • Registered
    ZZP'er
    , eligible to work in the Netherlands.
  • Available for regular on-site work in Noord-Brabant.

Bonus Skills

  • Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, servo-driven systems, or robotic integration.
  • Background in high-speed machinery, hygienic machine design, or cleanroom-compatible systems.
  • Familiarity with DFMEA, risk assessments, and technical files for CE marking.

Join an innovative machine builder at the forefront of
automated production technology
and contribute to delivering machinery used across the
food, packaging, manufacturing, and high-tech sectors
.

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