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# Design Engineer I

- **Company:** SABCA
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, CATIA V5, ISO-14001
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.be/jobad/be2ad39d50ac459f8ca51c47236735b504

## About the Role

Education: You hold a Master's degree in industrial engineering, preferably in mechanical or electromechanical fields.
Desired experience: You have 1 to 5 years of experience in an industrial environment.
Skills:
Soft Skills:
You have a team spirit and good rapport with the shop floor;
You are organised and committed to your work;
You show initiative and a strong sense of responsibility;
You have strong communication skills and enjoy teamwork;
You are analytical and solution-oriented;
You are quality- and results-driven with a proactive attitude;
You are willing to travel occasionally within Europe.
Technical:
Knowledge of strength of materials, structural analysis and calculations;
Understanding of production and manufacturing methods;
Basic knowledge of composite materials.
Languages: You are fluent in English, French and/or Dutch.
IT skills: Experience with CAD software (e.g. CATIA V5) is an advantage.

## Description

Your main mission as a Design Engineer is to provide support to manufacturing and customers in case of non-conformities, within a development team working closely with the Production Department.
Responsabilities:
Handle non-conformities occurring during product manufacturing;
Perform root cause analysis;
Identify and implement corrective actions;
Design integrated structural assemblies for space or aeronautical applications;
Validate the structural integrity of parts;
Take on a varied role combining design office activities (design & industrialisation) and production (machining, assembly, inspection);
Assume a responsible position requiring autonomy - a vital link in the proper functioning of serial production;
Draft technical specifications (components, tests, etc., as needed).
You are responsible for:
Ensuring compliance with the EN9100 quality standard and the ISO 14001 environmental standard;
Performing rigorous self-checks to guarantee the quality and conformity of the work;
Transferring your skills and knowledge to new team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and mutual support;
Complying with safety, health, and environmental rules;
Reporting risks and applying procedures to prevent incidents.
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