R&D manager

Als Manager R&D ben je verantwoordelijk voor het optimaal functioneren van de R&D afdeling, het zorgen voor adequate ontwikkelprocessen en uiteraard een hoge kwaliteit. Je bent goed in het motiveren en verder ontwikkelen van het team.  Daarnaast fungeer je als systeem architect en overziet het gehele product en kan goed de afweging maken met welke technologie gewerkt gaat worden.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Lead the R&D Department existing of a.o mechanical, mechatronic and software engineers and develop a strong team spirit and mutual cooperation
• Develop, maintain and execute the R&D Roadmap in relation to the company goals
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining state-of-the-art development processes within the R&D department
• Develop and guard the system architecture
• Keep a close eye on technology and market developments and initiate innovations within the company
• Encourage continuous development of staff in the department
• Keep good working relationships with stakeholders within and outside the company
• Reports to CEO

• Master’s degree or similar in mechatronics or electronics
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a leading R&D role in an international company with own production facilities
• Experience as system architect is a strong preference
• Experienced in developing products and systems according to state of the art development processes and with co-development partners and -suppliers
• Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers
• Analytical, eye for detail, a curious mind and able to deep dive and investigate issues.
• Specific experience with the development of safety systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Willing to travel internationally (EU passport required).
• Dutch and English speaking.