Sander van der Maat
Sr. Talent Acquisition +31(0)40-2677100
At Sioux Technologies it’s all about making the pieces of the puzzle fit together.
We can’t do that without you, a driven Senior Designer Mechanics DFX
We can’t do that without you, a driven Senior Designer Mechanics DFX
Sioux develops and produces state-of-the-art technology for the top end of the international high-tech community. Examples include a complex lithography machine, a compact electron microscope, a smart home automation system or an electric self-charging car. We raise the bar high and we often achieve the impossible. We do so together, as a team of enthusiastic electronics, software, mechanics, mechatronics and mathematics specialists.
Our Position
As Senior Designer Mechanics DFX you are responsible for inserting and securing Design for eXcellence | DFX aspects in the Sioux projects, processes and culture. This is to ensure that the developed products can ultimately be produced efficiently and cost-effectively and can be well maintained throughout their lifetime.
With your theoretical and practical knowledge of and experience with, among other things, cost-conscious design, manufacturability and maintainability, you have a decisive contribution to the great diversity of projects, from the first conceptual architecture to the transfer to production.
Your responsibilities:
- You actively participate in development projects and define requirements, concepts and design solutions form the DFX perspective. You will interact with architects, designers and engineers to get this job done.
- You will seek interaction with the NPI colleagues from Sioux Assembly, our own manufacturing company, and with our external suppliers.
- You actively propagate the knowledge area of DFX within the Sioux organization.
- You define and implement the processes, practices and templates that ensure that DFX is anchored in the culture and effectively included throughout the design process.
- You secure DFX and strive for Best-Practice design.
Your Experience
- You have a BSc or MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electromechanics.
- You have at least 10 years of relevant experience in machine and equipment development and realization projects, where you have preferably worked for a number of years in both a development (Design&Engineering) environment and in an operational (NPI, manufacturing) environment.
- You have thorough theoretical knowledge of and practical experience with Design for eXcellence (DFX: cost, manufacturability, assembly, service, etc) and value engineering and you keep this knowledge up to date.
- You have skills in and affinity with the design of precision mechanics and precision systems.
- You have proficiency in and affinity with defining and implementing (DFX) processes, working methods and templates. You know how to embed this expertise in the organization.
- You are creative and skilled in coming up with solutions based on multidisciplinary concepts.
- You have 3D CAD experience.
- You are creative, highly driven and are a strong communicator.
- You know how to transfer your knowledge effectively and thus coach others in the field of DFX.
This is Sioux
At Sioux, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. Together, we aim to maximize our potential. To achieve this, we provide attractive terms and conditions of employment that align with your needs. Our employees consistently highlight the personal attention they receive at Sioux, which sets us apart and of which we are incredibly proud. Success, to us, means more than just a competitive salary. It's about feeling valued, being entrusted with responsibility, and having the opportunity to develop yourself.
We value your expertise and recognize the importance of your role in bringing our cutting-edge technology to life. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by contributing your technical knowledge and skills to the design and development process. We believe in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where we share knowledge, and anyone can thrive and continuously grow.
This is wat we offer:
- Engaging in varied work that spans different technologies, markets, and projects.
- Working in a stimulating environment that encourages your creativity and rewards original solutions.
- Being involved in product development from customer needs to operational products, ranging from one-off’s to 1000 per year, manufactured in our own local protoshop and factory.
- A competitive salary and appealing fringe benefits.
- Flexible working hours of 32 to 40 hours per week, allowing for a healthy blend of remote work and office presence.
- Being part of an open culture that promotes collaboration, continuous learning, knowledge sharing and fun!
- Internal training, coaching and a large personal development budget of 6,000 euro per year
- Collaborating directly with customers and partners, fostering strong internal and external relationships and impactful contributions