MECHANICAL DESIGNER

Context of the
position

Bekaert Engineering designs, builds and supports the specific equipment of the Bekaert Group. The designers of machinery
and equipment are working in the design department of Bekaert Engineering. The design department is divided into three
units: the I, U and O-unit.
The I-unit is responsible for innovation.
The designers from the U-unit prepare the specifications for ordering the machines from the broad portfolio of Bekaert.
They are also responsible for the modularization of it, as for the on-line developments.
The O-Unit provides support to the existing plants for adjustments, modifications and upgrades on equipments previously
supplied. This may be for modernization, but also to obtain new functionalities.
The implementation of the completed plans is usually done by the P&L (Production & Logistics) department of Bekaert
Engineering.

Machine or installation designer

Purpose of the
position

Gives support to the responsible design engineer when developing new machinery or equipment during the (preliminary)
study and the realization phase.
Develops new equipment or installations that meet the preliminary studies and the constraints of the construction.
Does some developments to existing machines to add new functionalities.

New Designs

Puts forward proposals on new developments within its field of application and discusses this with the group.

Preliminary studies

Sets the part design specifications for the chosen design after collecting data from production, suppliers and competitors,
literature, existing equipments, etc.
Works or assists on the first evaluations.
Contributes to the development of objective evaluation criteria, perform any tests and measurements, to allow after
discussion to make the optimal choices for the further development of the design
Sets the technical parts of quotes. Consult thereon with the responsible engineer or project manager.

Development from
preliminary study to
implementation

Makes preliminary designs based on their own ideas or suggestions from others
Reports this to the responsible engineer or project manager.
Elaborates in a systematic way the final designs and takes into account specifications, maintenance, appearance, safety
and ergonomics, costs, recovery of existing parts, standardization, etc.
Helps draftsmen to carry out the preliminary draft.
Takes part in the selection of key materials and purchased components, and gives advice to the draftsmen for the Bill of
Material
Provides information to the draftsmen and follow their work.
Performs measurements and tests on machines, plant and prototypes and saves these data.
Finalizes the installation of machines and prototypes, also at the customers factory.

Problem treatment

Finds on a systematic way solutions to problems in prototypes and existing machines.

Assists in case of problem at the customers factory (This requires a worldwide availability. About one time per month)
Performs adjustments on site.

Team working

Writes technical reports on tests, studies, etc.

Assists in planning for his own work and that of the draftsmen and reports thereon to the design engineer or project
manager.
Works closely with other teams (production, automation, workshops, standards, other design teams, construction
services, maintenance, etc.)
Applies rules of standardization, technology, etc.

Training / Coaching

Assists and gives advice to the draftsmen during the projects

External contacts

Networking (internal and external)

Knowledge management

Is constantly informed of developments within its field of production, both inside and outside Bekaert

Required
knowledge

Knowledge of Strength calculation, piece forming, material choice, etc.

Expert knowledge of one or several design techniques and good knowledge of a particular type of machinery or plant.
Manage specific design techniques.
Very good knowledge of CAD and applicable IT resources
Understanding of technical texts in Dutch, English.
Follow internally but also externally, changes in plant and machinery.
View of the logistics systems used in construction.