The Senior Product Engineer is responsible for researching and developing ideas and processes for new products. This position is involved in every level of the system design and support engineering activities related to manufacturing, testing, sourcing and after sales. In this role, the Product Engineer improves upon the performance, design, cost, and quality of existing products and oversees production and packaging of the final product. You work out projects from specifications to final design while providing guidance to product engineers. You prepare the planning; you solve technical issues during the process, and you give advice to the customer and the internal organization.
- Lead, coach, and set standards for a team of product engineers.
- Drive product development using advanced engineering tools (CAD, FEM—static, dynamic, buckling).
- Conduct and review FEM analyses and evaluate 3rd‑party calculations.
- Research market concepts and propose innovative design solutions.
- Design, model, and test prototypes; develop specifications and design briefs.
- Select materials, define performance criteria, and support cost‑effective design improvements.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
- Create detailed 2D/3D documentation and deliver project reports.
- Support testing, product configuration, and spare‑parts documentation.
- Visit suppliers, production sites, and trade fairs to stay current with new technologies.
- Participate in cross‑functional engineering reviews; support patent activities as needed.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent).
- 6+ years of mechanical engineering experience; 3+ years in commercial vehicles or heavy‑duty machine design.
- Strong background in machine building.
- Proficiency with Inventor, SolidWorks, or NX.
- Excellent experimental and analytical skills; strong understanding of static/dynamic structural behavior.
- Strong English communication skills and a proactive, pragmatic mindset.
- Passion for staying up‑to‑date with emerging technologies.
Your Location:
The Netherlands - Alphen aan den Rijn
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
We are an inclusive employer that welcomes all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Regardless of your origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability, or political views, we value diversity and believe that unique perspectives drive innovation and success.
Join us and be part of a team where everyone belongs!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
- 6+ years of mechanical engineering experience
- 3+ years in commercial vehicles or heavy-duty machine design
- Proficiency with Inventor, SolidWorks, or NX
- Strong background in machine building
- Excellent experimental and analytical skills
- Strong understanding of static/dynamic structural behavior
- Strong English communication skills
What We Do
Hyva Group is a leading global provider of innovative and highly efficient transport solutions for the commercial vehicle and environmental service industries. The company is committed to the development, production, marketing and distribution of components used in hydraulic loading and unloading systems on trucks and trailers. Its products are used worldwide across a range of sectors including transport, construction, mining, materials handling and environmental services providers. Hyva produces the strongest front end hydraulic telescopic cylinder in the world, double acting cylinders, mobile and static compactors and waste collection units. Hyva's portfolio comprises: Hydraulics (cylinders and tipping gear), Container Handling Systems (hook and skip loaders), Waste Handling (transfer stations, compactors and refuse collection bodies), Floors (horizontal unloading/loading floors) and Cranes (fixed and rolling). These products are designed and marketed under several well respected brands: Hyva, Kennis, F.lli Ferrari and Amco Veba. Hyva is also a distributor of high value components. Founded in 1979, the company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn in The Netherlands and operates in more than 110 countries with over 3,500 employees around the world. The Hyva Group encompasses more than 30 subsidiaries globally, with an extraordinary sales and service coverage and 14 production facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, and Italy, with more than 20,000 customers.
