Director Engineering

As Director Engineering, you will lead an international team of over 80 engineers. You steer on technology, structure and culture. This strategic role puts you in charge of engineering operations, innovation and international collaboration within complex mechatronic product development in the automotive industry.

Your responsibilities

• Leading a global team of more than 80 engineers across mechanical, electronic and software domains
• Setting and managing the worldwide engineering strategy and associated budgets
• Overseeing the development and validation of advanced mechatronic systems
• Structuring and managing engineering projects, timelines, capacity and quality standards
• Guiding team development, career paths and performance reviews
• Collaborating closely with business development, product management, production and quality departments
• Leading structural and cultural transformation within the engineering function
• Managing the integration and collaboration with Chinese engineering teams
• Acting as strategic point of contact for key clients
• Providing insights to the executive board regarding progress, challenges and strategic direction

What we are looking for

• At least 5 years of experience in a senior or director-level engineering leadership position
• A master’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams of approximately 80 FTE
• Solid technical understanding of mechanical, electronic and software-driven product development
• Proven experience working internationally, ideally including collaboration with teams in China
• Experience driving transformation within engineering teams (structure and culture)
• Strategic client communication and relationship-building skills
• Fluency in English
• Willingness to relocate to the Utrecht region

What you get

• Annual salary up to €160,000 gross, including holiday allowance
• Very good secondary benefits, will be provided during a call

Interested?

Curious about the role or want to explore the fit? Reach out to Justin Franssen via +31 or send an email to