Key Skills

Job Description

As a (Technical) Project Leader, you are the driving force behind the successful execution of our projects. You oversee the entire process, from initial specifications through to the delivery of high-quality technical solutions, lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, and work closely with customers and internal specialists. You are the main point of contact and ensure everyone stays focused on meeting deadlines. You manage project stakeholders, both internally and externally, and continuously align expectations, priorities, and decision-making. As requirements may evolve during a project, you maintain control over scope and its impact on planning, resources, costs, and risks. You regularly report on project progress (milestones, risks, issues, and actions) and visit customers when needed to discuss technical details and project status, ensuring everything stays on track. What You Will Be Doing In Your Role Prepare project plans, including objectives, organization, working methods, schedules, and budgets. Lead technical projects from start to finish, guiding the entire process from requirements definition through implementation, debugging, and final product delivery. Analyze and manage projects in terms of budget, risks, organization, quality, information, and planning, while regularly reporting progress and findings to management. Monitor quality, progress, and budgets, and proactively identify and address bottlenecks. Coordinate the activities of engineering teams. Communicate effectively with customers and suppliers. Build and maintain a strong and effective team where collaboration, communication, and engagement are key. Where will you work Nice to meet you, we are Salland Engineering from Zwolle. For more than 30 years, we have been developing solutions and services for testing chips. Our technology can be found in everyday products such as smartphones, tablets and cars. Together with around 100 colleagues, we work on innovative projects every day and serve the world’s largest manufacturers of chips and measuring instruments. What Will You Get From Us A challenging job in a high-tech environment. We value taking initiative and taking responsibility, but there is more. We offer: An attractive salary, depending on your education and experience, between € 4,422.26 and € 6,317.96 gross per month (job scale: Project Leader A) based on a 40-hour workweek. An environment where development is central. For us, it is essential to remain an interesting player in the market. That is why, as an employee at Salland Engineering, you are given all the space, opportunities and freedom to develop yourself, so that we can continue to grow together. Excellent secondary employment conditions, such as a 13th month, 24 vacation days, 5 roster-free days and a discount on your supplementary insurance. A good work-life balance. We apply flexible working hours, giving you the room to arrange personal matters before or after working hours, meet with friends or family, or go exercising. Speaking of sports, you also receive a discount on your sports/fitness membership with us. A collegial and informal company. We enjoy doing fun activities together and hope that you would like to be part of that. What Do We Ask Of You A completed Bachelor's degree (HBO level), preferably in Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. Several years of experience as a (Technical) Project Leader or in a similar role. Experience with ATE (Automated Test Equipment) is a plus. Strong organizational and communication skills. The ability to maintain overview, adjust priorities when needed, and hold team members accountable for deadlines. Affinity with technology; technical expertise is considered a strong advantage. The ability to switch smoothly between different projects and disciplines. Strong people skills; you recognize when team members need support and help them stay productive and engaged. Fluency in both English and Dutch. You live in the Netherlands and have a maximum commuting time of one hour to our office in Zwolle. If you are not a Dutch or EU citizen, you already possess a valid Dutch work permit. Have you become enthusiastic after reading this vacancy and do you want to work at an innovative company where job satisfaction is important? Do you have the knowledge, skills, and drive we are looking for? Apply directly via the apply button. Prefer to respond via email? Then send your CV and motivation to: [email protected] Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

Core Responsibilities

Lead technical projects from requirements definition through implementation, debugging, and final delivery, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and quality. Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, communicate with customers and suppliers, and report project progress and issues to management.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree, preferably in Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, and several years of experience as a technical project leader or in a similar role are required. Candidates should have strong organizational, communication, and people skills, technical affinity, fluency in English and Dutch, and the ability to work in Zwolle within a one-hour commute; ATE experience is a plus.

Benefits

• 13th Month
• 24 Vacation Days
• 5 Roster-Free Days
• Discount on Supplementary Insurance
• Flexible Working Hours
• Sports and Fitness Membership Discount
• Professional Development Opportunities