Netherlands, Overijssel
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 3 years
Closing: April 30, 2025

Introduction

At the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering division, our client develops and designs cutting-edge hardware systems for multiple applications, such as search radars, fire control and combat management equipment for our customers active in both Naval and Ground based domains. The department consists of mechanical, electrical and procured parts engineering teams, as well as their Environmental Competence Center. One of our key teams is the Mechanical Engineering team, comprising about 25 highly educated engineers. They handle the (3D) mechanical designs of products like rotary joints, support structures, radar components, cooling, and filtering units. These designs can be for our internal supply chain but also for their subcontractors to produce and assembly hardware.

What are you going to do 

As part of the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Management Team, you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with various engineering disciplines such as System Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Test Engineering, while also working closely with Supply Chain and internal production teams. Together with your peer, who oversees the mechanical architects and analysts, you will co-lead the Mechanical Engineering team to ensure its success and growth.

In this role, you will focus on developing and managing the competencies and skills within your team, in collaboration with the organisation, to maintain a high level of competitiveness. Proactively allocating resources will be key to effectively staffing both development and sustainment projects. At the same time, you will oversee the deployment and continuous improvement of processes, methods, and tools within the mechanical discipline, ensuring that these are consistently followed during engineering activities.

As a leader, you will also take charge of driving the technical innovation roadmap for your area of expertise and supporting your team through the annual HR cycle, fostering their growth and development. Additionally, you will serve as a vital link, coordinating and collaborating with other mechanical departments across the organization to ensure alignment and cohesion. This position combines leadership and innovation, offering the opportunity to shape not only the technical direction of the Mechanical Engineering team but also its culture and impact within the broader organization.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.
  • Experienced people manager with a few years of proven experience in an engineering management role.
  • Team player dedicated to achieving common goals.
  • Ability to leverage your personality and experience to bring out the best in others and yourself.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to manage stakeholders and expectations "Can-do" and "why-not-this" mentality: entrepreneurial, flexible, and open-minded.
  • Fluent in both Dutch and English.

What we offer 

We offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and you will also be part of an enthusiastic and motivated team. You get plenty of room for initiatives and there are plenty of opportunities for growth. Being mediated by Brunel means that you have a contract with Brunel. Not only do you have a contract, you are also guaranteed a great career! Our primary and secondary terms of employment are excellent.

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  • A challenging and versatile position within a professional and enthusiastic team.
  • Opportunities to further develop your skills and knowledge.
  • Working on high impact projects within the offshore wind industry.
  • Salary between €7500 and €9100 depending on experience.
  • 8% vacation pay.
  • Travel expenses reimbursement

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