Product Development Engineer – Automotive
Join our automotive product development team in Diest: hands-on, end-to-end engineering, international exposure, and growth in CAD, GD&T, and manufacturing innovation.
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Product Development Engineer – Automotive
Diest, Belgium | Full-Time | Onsite
Why This Role?
Join an exciting opportunity to work on innovative automotive product development projects within a fast-paced engineering environment. This role offers hands-on involvement across the complete product lifecycle — from market analysis and reverse engineering to prototype development and type approval activities.
You will collaborate with experienced engineering teams while working on cutting-edge automotive applications and manufacturing technologies.
Why Apply for This Role?
Opportunity to work on end-to-end automotive product development
Exposure to advanced engineering and manufacturing processes
International work environment in Belgium
Hands-on involvement in prototype development and benchmarking
Excellent opportunity to strengthen CAD, GD&T, and product engineering expertise
Key Responsibilities
Support automotive new product development activities
Perform product and market analysis for automotive applications
Define product design standards and review engineering drawings
Coordinate prototype launch activities and follow-ups
Support type approval calculations and compliance requirements
Conduct reverse engineering using scanned data
Perform benchmarking and VAVE studies
Work closely with manufacturing and tooling teams
Interpret complex manufacturing and assembly drawings
Key Info
Location: Diest, Belgium
Work Model: 100% Onsite
Contract Duration: 18 Months
Experience Required: 2–10 Years
Education: B.E Mechanical Engineering or similar
What We’re Looking For in You:
Experience in automotive new product development
Strong understanding of GD&T and detailing standards
Hands-on experience with NX or similar CAD tools
Knowledge of sheet metal, plastics, weldments, castings, tooling, and machining
Experience in benchmarking, DFMEA, and VAVE
Ability to read and interpret complex manufacturing drawings
Strong coordination and communication skills
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on innovative automotive engineering projects
Exposure to international engineering standards and processes
Collaborative and technology-driven work environment
Long-term contract opportunity with stable project engagement
Career growth within advanced product engineering domains
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity for engineers passionate about automotive product development, manufacturing technologies, and innovation. You will gain exposure to challenging projects and contribute directly to the development of next-generation automotive solutions.
Application Process
I look forward to receiving your application! Once submitted, we will review it and consider your fit against other candidates in the process. We strive to ensure an efficient process, though there may occasionally be delays.
About Sperton
Sperton is part of Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Automotive & Electric Mobility
- Locations
- Belgium
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Executive/Senior Level
- Job location
- Belgium
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
