Mechanical Engineer

About Classified Cycling

Classified is a leading innovator and producer of advanced drivetrain systems for bikes and e-bikes. Our mission is to push the boundaries of engineering, delivering cutting‑edge mechatronic solutions that redefine cycling performance and exceed customer expectations. With award‑winning products such as the Powershift drivetrain system and Classified wheels, our technology is integrated into more than 50 bicycle brands and distributed worldwide through a certified network of distributors and dealers.

Classified is proud to be backed by cycling legends Tom Boonen, Anna van der Breggen, Marcel Kittel, Philippe Gilbert and André Greipel, who share our passion for revolutionizing the cycling industry.

If you’re inspired by challenging the status quo and thrive in collaborative, results‑driven environments, Classified Cycling could be the next step in your career.

We are looking for a CAD Engineer who will report directly to the R&D Manager and will be responsible for the development and optimization of our existing and new products, using 3D CAD software, preferably Solid Works. You will perform DFMEA and Finite Element Analysis, and also develop testing devices to verify your mechanical system solutions. You will be in direct contact with suppliers with respect to manufacturability (DFM), assembly (DFA) and control plans.

You will collaborate with other core competence engineers to make fruitful design decisions in order to reach the project goals and timeline.

• Development and optimization of our existing and new products, using 3D CAD software, preferably Solid Works
• Conduct DFMEA analysis and review suppliers DFMEA & PFMEA
• Perform Finite Element Analysis to ensure part resistance, durability and lightness
• Create/improve 2D drawings and tolerance stack‑up analysis to obtain lightweight, cost‑optimized and manufacturable designs
• Develop/use testing devices to verify technical solutions
• Lead suppliers with respect to manufacturability (DFM), assembly (DFA) and robust control plan

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree and 3–6 years of relevant experience in precision mechanical engineering, ideally on gearboxes
• Strong CAD and 2D drawing skills, preferably with Solid Works
• Experience with FMEAs and FEA methods
• Experience with manufacturing tolerances, tolerance stack‑ups, DFM and DFA
• Hands‑on, able to work autonomously
• Ideally also experience developing/using test devices (Lab View, Python)
• Fluent in English;
  Dutch not required
• Must be able to work in the EU without the need for VISA sponsorship
• Being a cyclist is not mandatory, but we’re all passionate about cycling

• Team player
• Keen on taking up the challenge to bring a new product to the market
• Strong communicator: excellent interpersonal and communication skills, can listen, mediate, and critically analyse ideas
• Creative, innovative, problem‑solving mindset, enjoys a scale‑up mentality
• Positive, thorough, accurate, results‑oriented with an eye for detail and quality
• Highly organised, capable of multitasking
• Structured and analytical with a sense of pragmatism
• Independent worker with a hands‑on, proactive mindset

• A challenging position in a young, dynamic company in a highly evolving market
• The opportunity to work on a product that will revolutionise the sports bicycle industry
• A professional team of highly motivated people in a flexible environment
• A flat organisation with a start‑up scale‑up culture and essential communication lines
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A fun and engaging workplace, including regular social events and ride‑outs
• Hybrid:
  Antwerp and/or Eindhoven, with a preference for at least a couple of days on‑site at our Antwerp location
• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses
• Health and ambulant insurance

You can find all info and how to apply here.