Mechanical Specialist
As a Mechanical Specialist, you are a mechanical engineering professional who provides specialist expertise within multidisciplinary projects for the global iron and steel industry. You are responsible for defining, reviewing, and safeguarding technical solutions within the mechanical discipline throughout the project lifecycle, from proposal development and concept design to detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Working closely with colleagues from different disciplines, customers, suppliers, and engineering partners, you help deliver reliable, safe, and practical engineering solutions. In this role, you combine technical expertise with a broad understanding of project execution and contribute to the continuous development of Danieli Corus technologies and products.
KEY Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and optimize mechanical concepts, designs, calculations, and technical solutions for projects and proposals.
- Prepare and review technical specifications, calculations, equipment data sheets, and design documents.
- Advise on mechanical design, materials selection, welding, fabrication, and applicable engineering standards.
- Evaluate technical proposals and support supplier and contractor selection processes.
- Develop engineering cost estimates and planning input in cooperation with Proposal Management, Procurement, and Project Management.
- Review and assess engineering deliverables from internal teams and external engineering partners, ensuring technical quality and compliance with project requirements.
- Ensure compliance with client requirements, applicable standards, company procedures, and Health, Safety & Environmental regulations, while identifying technical risks and supporting technical decision-making.
- Support the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of Danieli Corus technologies and products, while maintaining knowledge of industry developments and engineering best practices.
- Provide technical guidance and coaching to engineers and designers within the mechanical discipline.
- Act as the key mechanical interface between customers, suppliers, project teams, and other engineering disciplines.
What makes you successful?
Your knowledge and experience include the following:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Several years of relevant experience in iron, steel, aluminum, or other heavy industries.
- Experience coordinating engineering and/or design activities.
- Proven experience working in multidisciplinary project environments.
- Experience reviewing and guiding mechanical engineering work and technical solutions.
- Broad and in-depth knowledge of mechanical design, materials engineering, welding and fabrication techniques, industrial equipment, and applicable engineering codes and standards.
- Experience with project execution, planning, budgeting, and cost estimation.
- Ability to work independently under time pressure.
- Fluent in English and willing to travel internationally.
About Danieli Corus
Danieli Corus has a track record of more than 40 years as an engineering company and plant builder for the global steel industry. From its IJmuiden home base, Danieli Corus prepares and executes projects, ranging from technical consultancy to the construction and commissioning of entire blast furnace facilities. All technology is state–of–the–art and customized to fit client requirements. Much of the business volume is based in emerging economies. Danieli Corus has around 250 employees, working at offices in The Netherlands, India, China and Germany.
But there is more
Our organization is distinguished by an informal working atmosphere where pride and passion are paramount.
Besides a good salary, we also offer an attractive package of fringe benefits, such as:
A year end allowance, a CLA allowance, expenses allowance, a minimum of 26 days holiday and 11,50 ADV days per year, contribution to a health insurance, collectivity on the health insurance at Zilveren Kruis, flexible working hours, opportunity to attend (internal) training courses, etc.
Applications from candidates residing outside the European Union will not be considered for this position
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how to Join
Application process
Once you’ve submitted your application, we carefully review it against the criteria outlined in the job description. Our HR team and hiring managers collaborate to assess your fit. If we think you might be a good fit, you’ll be invited for in–person interviews. After two rounds of interviews, we evaluate feedback and extend an offer to the most suitable candidate. For certain roles, psychological assessments are also part of the selection process to ensure a well-rounded evaluation.
Interview process
Our interview process is thoughtfully structured, transparent, and designed with you in mind. Our interviewers come well-prepared, focusing on both skill-based and behavioral assessments to ensure a strong match between your strengths and our needs. We provide timely, respectful feedback to support a positive and professional experience.
Onboarding
When you join Danieli Corus, we make sure you feel engaged and productive from day one. You are empowered with clear goals and personalized mentorship is organized for accelerated integration in our teams and processes.
Questions?
If you still have questions after reading the information above, don’t hesitate to reach out to our HR professionals. They will be more than happy to explain why Danieli Corus is such a rewarding place to work in today’s dynamic and demanding global metals industry.
