Engineering Team Lead – Control Systems – Hoofddorp
€4,800 - €7,000 per month
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Engineering Team Lead – Control Systems & Retrofit Projects – Hoofddorp (€4,800–€7,000)
Are you an experienced engineering leader who combines technical depth with a passion for developing people? As Engineering Team Lead, you will head an engineering department of 14–15 professionals at an international specialist in control systems for engines and turbines.
Core activities:
- Distribution: supply of high-end engine and turbine control products
- Repair: maintenance and overhaul of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical control equipment
- Service: on-site service and technical support at customer locations
- Projects: retrofit and new-build projects, modernisation of control systems and system integration
You report locally to the Site Manager and functionally to the Engineering Manager, and you are part of the Management Team. The role is international: you work closely with colleagues in Italy and remotely mentor two engineers in the United Kingdom and Germany who report into the Dutch organisation.
Your responsibilities:
- Lead, coach and develop a team of 14–15 project engineers, service engineers, coordinators and cabinet technicians
- Assign projects, monitor progress and ensure successful delivery
- Maintain resource planning for projects, service and quotations, together with the two engineering coordinators
- Assess the technical feasibility and risks of customer requests and advise Sales and the Site Manager on project acceptance
- Review and approve technical designs, specifications and engineering documentation
- Ensure engineering work complies with customer specifications, ISO procedures and regulations including CE and ATEX
- Track KPIs for delivery, quality and project performance, and drive continuous improvement
- Conduct performance reviews and grow the technical skills of your team
- Hold technical discussions with major international customers and join project kick-offs
- Work with the Sales Team Lead on technical scoping, cost pricing and customer requirements
- Remotely mentor engineers in the UK and Germany and collaborate with the team in Italy
- Contribute to operational and strategic decisions in the Management Team
Your profile:
- HBO or WO degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Operational Technology
- At least 5 years of experience leading a technical or engineering team
- Hands-on technical experience with control systems; knowledge of rotating equipment (engines, turbines) is a strong plus
- Experience with resource and capacity planning in an engineering environment
- Familiarity with ISO, CE and ATEX requirements is an advantage
- Strong in stakeholder management and in developing people
- Decisive, with a strong personality and good self-reflection
- Fluent English is a must; Dutch is strongly preferred
What's on offer:
- Salary: €4,800 – €7,000 gross per month, depending on experience
- 27 holiday days + 13 ATV days
- Excellent employment conditions under the CAO Metalectro
- A 40-hour working week
- A Management Team position with real influence on engineering operations
- An international role with colleagues in Italy, the UK and Germany
Core Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 14-15 engineering professionals while managing project delivery, service operations, and resource planning. Collaborate with international teams and stakeholders to ensure technical compliance and operational excellence within the Management Team.
Requirements
Requires an HBO or WO degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Operational Technology engineering. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience leading a technical team and possess hands-on knowledge of control systems.
Benefits
- 27 Holiday days
- 13 ATV days
- CAO Metalectro terms
About HUMAN CAPiTAL
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Company size: 2-10 employees
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