Build and evolve technology roadmaps aligned with customer needs, market trends, and business growth objectives.
Identify emerging technologies, materials, manufacturing methods, and digital engineering capabilities that create competitive advantage.
Foster a culture of innovation and intellectual property development.
Drive Engineering Excellence
Lead global product development and lifecycle engineering activities.
Accelerate new product introduction (NPI) performance and improve speed-to-market.
Partner with Operations to enhance manufacturability, quality, productivity, and cost competitiveness.
Implement modern engineering processes, governance, and continuous improvement practices.
Influence Across the Business
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align investments, priorities, and resources.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, customers, and external stakeholders.
Contribute to strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
Build and Inspire High-Performing Teams
Lead, coach, and develop a global engineering organization.
Create an inclusive environment where individuals can thrive, grow, and contribute their best work.
Build strong succession plans and develop future engineering leaders.
Champion collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
Support Strategic Growth
Contribute to technology assessments, partnerships, and acquisition opportunities.
Help evaluate and integrate new technologies that expand our capabilities and market reach.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a strategic and people-focused engineering leader who combines technical credibility with strong business acumen.
You may bring experience from industrial technology, automation, electronics, electrical engineering, connectivity solutions, manufacturing, or adjacent sectors.
Ideal candidates will have
Significant experience leading engineering organizations in global environments.
A track record of delivering successful product development and innovation programs.
Experience influencing across complex, matrixed organizations.
Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development capabilities.
A customer-focused mindset and passion for solving complex challenges.
The ability to balance long-term technology vision with operational execution.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
A degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline is required. Advanced qualifications such as a Master's degree, MBA, or other postgraduate studies are welcomed but not essential.
Experience with Lean Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or M&A activities would be advantageous.
Why Join Us
This is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to
Shape the technology direction of a global business.
Lead a highly skilled international engineering team.
Drive meaningful innovation that impacts customers worldwide.
Influence strategic growth and transformation initiatives.
Develop toward future executive technology leadership opportunities.
We know that confidence and qualifications don't always go hand in hand.
If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply.
We value diverse perspectives, different career paths, learning agility, leadership potential, and the ability to grow. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, contribute, and succeed.
If you're ready to help shape the future of industrial technology and engineering innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Locations
Brabantlaan 2A
's-Hertogenbosch, Noord-Brabant 5216 TV
Netherlands
Posting City
's-Hertogenbosch
Job Country
Netherlands
Travel Required
25% to 50%
Requisition ID
156232
Workplace Type
Hybrid
External Careers Page
Engineering & Technology
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