Technical (Technisch) Engineering Manager Vibration Ac…

As Mechanical Technical Manager, you will oversee maintenance, testing, and operations of the mechanical facilities supporting ESA test activities. You will lead the mechanical team, ensuring safe, efficient performance and alignment with contracts and budgets. Your role involves coordinating tests, calibrations, and proposals while working closely with ESA and customers. This is a hands-on leadership role that shapes how space hardware is validated and maintained at a premier European test center.

• Manage and plan maintenance and operations in line with technical, financial, and contractual commitments
• Lead the mechanical team (permanent and temporary staff) and coordinate tests, maintenance, training, and qualifications
• Evaluate facility and team performance to drive safety, efficiency, and overall results
• Represent and promote the mechanical test facilities to ESA and customers
• Provide technical and financial inputs for proposals aligned with project requirements
• Coordinate with maintenance and calibration subcontractors and suppliers for smooth operations
• Act as test responsible or support the Test Program Manager on mechanical testing matters

• University degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering
• Several years of relevant experience in mechanical testing of space hardware
• Very good knowledge of vibration and acoustic facilities used in mechanical testing of spacecraft components/subsystems/systems
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of managing resources and building a motivated mechanical team
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive problem-solving approach
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

• proactive problem-solving
• clear communication
• leadership and team motivation
• vibration facilities knowledge
• acoustic facilities knowledge
• mechanical testing of space hardware