Design engineer Vacatures in Netherlands

The Opportunity:

Senior Design Engineer (Single-Use)

Location: Hillegom
Department: Engineering & Technology Support | Biopharma Production

At Avantor, we are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Senior Design Engineer to join our growing Single-Use Design Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with customer interaction in a dynamic biopharma environment.

You will play a critical role in designing and developing customized single-use assemblies, translating customer requirements into manufacturable solutions, and collaborating closely with Sales, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop approval drawings and prototypes for single-use assemblies.
• Create and modify detailed 2D and 3D engineering drawings, primarily using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Evaluate designs to ensure functionality, manufacturability, and compliance with customer requirements.
• Select appropriate components and validate designs through testing and analysis.
• Conduct feasibility studies, cost estimations, and pricing calculations.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Method of Manufacturing (MOM) documentation within the ERP system.
• Support manufacturing and quality teams with engineering-related expertise.
• Collaborate directly with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.
• Participate in global engineering harmonization and process improvement initiatives.
• Support customer visits and occasionally travel to customer locations alongside the commercial team.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Operational Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in design engineering, manufacturing, or technical engineering environment.
• Strong 2D and 3D design experience using AutoCAD and SolidWorks (or similar CAD platforms). This is a must-have.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Epicor or similar. This is essential.
• Ability to read, understand, and evaluate technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Customer-centric mindset with the confidence to interact with both internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience designing single-use products or systems.
• Experience within the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or life science industry.
• Master's degree (MSc) in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with piping/tubing systems, P&IDs, plastic materials, elastomers, and GD&T.

Who You Are

We're looking for someone who is:

• Proactive and takes ownership
• Outgoing and approachable
• An outstanding communicator
• Highly collaborative and customer-focused
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment
• Hands-on and practical in solving engineering challenges
• Equally capable of working independently and as part of a cross-functional team

While an MSc degree is considered a plus, hands-on engineering experience and proven design expertise are far more important for success in this role.

Interested? Let’s talk!

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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