Join an exciting opportunity to work on innovative automotive product development projects within a fast-paced engineering environment. This role offers hands-on involvement across the complete product lifecycle — from market analysis and reverse engineering to prototype development and type approval activities.
You will collaborate with experienced engineering teams while working on cutting-edge automotive applications and manufacturing technologies.
Opportunity to work on end-to-end automotive product development
Exposure to advanced engineering and manufacturing processes
International work environment in Belgium
Hands-on involvement in prototype development and benchmarking
Excellent opportunity to strengthen CAD, GD&T, and product engineering expertise
Support automotive new product development activities
Perform product and market analysis for automotive applications
Define product design standards and review engineering drawings
Coordinate prototype launch activities and follow-ups
Support type approval calculations and compliance requirements
Conduct reverse engineering using scanned data
Perform benchmarking and VAVE studies
Work closely with manufacturing and tooling teams
Interpret complex manufacturing and assembly drawings
Location: Diest, Belgium
Work Model: 100% Onsite
Contract Duration: 18 Months
Experience Required: 2–10 Years
Education: B.E Mechanical Engineering or similar
Experience in automotive new product development
Strong understanding of GD&T and detailing standards
Hands-on experience with NX or similar CAD tools
Knowledge of sheet metal, plastics, weldments, castings, tooling, and machining
Experience in benchmarking, DFMEA, and VAVE
Ability to read and interpret complex manufacturing drawings
Strong coordination and communication skills
Opportunity to work on innovative automotive engineering projects
Exposure to international engineering standards and processes
Collaborative and technology-driven work environment
Long-term contract opportunity with stable project engagement
Career growth within advanced product engineering domains
This is a great opportunity for engineers passionate about automotive product development, manufacturing technologies, and innovation. You will gain exposure to challenging projects and contribute directly to the development of next-generation automotive solutions.
I look forward to receiving your application! Once submitted, we will review it and consider your fit against other candidates in the process. We strive to ensure an efficient process, though there may occasionally be delays.
Sperton is part of Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
SPERTON is a full-range provider of Global Recruitment, People Management, Global Mobility and Business support services within focused industry sectors. Our head office is located in Norway. We have over 20 years’ of experience supporting clients within the Human Resources area. We can support you globally through our own companies and partners in more than 140 countries.
Sperton had been specializing in the supply of the very best freelance and permanent white-collar professionals working with projects. We provide consultant and recruitment services to companies of all types and sizes, including consultancies, contractors, sub-contractors, developers and end clients operating across a wide range of projects and environments.
Now our services also include People Management, Global Mobility and Business Support Services.
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