Team Lead Engineering
Are you an experienced engineer who enjoys coaching colleagues, optimising processes and delivering smart technical solutions? Then the position of Team Lead Engineering at Faes could be the perfect role for you.
At Faes, we develop high-quality packaging solutions for customers in sectors including high tech, industry and defence. As Team Lead Engineering, you will manage a team focused on designing packaging solutions that are both cost-effective and easy to manufacture. You will combine in-depth technical expertise with operational leadership while actively contributing to engineering projects yourself.
What will you do?
- Manage, coach and support engineers.
- Prepare and monitor the short-term schedule, covering approximately three weeks.
- Allocate work and set priorities.
- Actively contribute to engineering projects.
- Improve designs, materials and production methods to increase manufacturability and cost efficiency.
- Identify and implement process improvements.
- Monitor the quality of engineering deliverables, documentation and processes.
- Maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Develop technical competencies within the team.
- Conduct performance and development reviews together with the Engineering Manager.
- Represent Engineering within the operational S&OP process.
What do you bring?
- Vocational, bachelor’s or master’s-level education and thinking in a technical field.
- Experience working in an engineering environment.
- Experience with product development and design-for-manufacturing optimisation.
- Knowledge of production techniques and materials such as metal, plastics and wood.
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Siemens NX.
- Natural leadership skills and strong communication abilities.
- An interest in process improvement, standardisation and cost optimisation.
- A practical and results-driven mindset.
What do we offer you?
You will join a welcoming family-owned business where people come first and where collaboration and commitment are part of everyday life. We place great value on a positive working atmosphere and celebrate successes together. We end the week with informal Friday afternoon drinks and enjoy a shared Faes lunch every month.
In addition to an exciting technical challenge and 140 motivated colleagues who are passionate about the company, you will have considerable freedom in how you carry out your work. Your initiatives will be appreciated and will have a direct impact on the business.
You will also receive a competitive salary, 29 days of annual leave, flexible working hours, a pension scheme, a mobile phone, a laptop and a profit-sharing bonus.
Working at Faes
Are you enthusiastic after reading this vacancy and would you like to work in an industry and at a company where things are always happening? Do you have the knowledge, skills and drive we are looking for?
Send your application by email to Meike van Schaaijk, HR Manager at Faes, at HR@faes.nl. Please include your CV and a brief cover letter.
Applications from recruitment agencies in response to this vacancy are not appreciated.
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