Engineering & Project Director

Join us on our mission to help empower parents and children to discover the world together! Bugaboo is a premium Dutch parental company that reinvented the stroller 20 years ago. We continue to bring a pioneering mindset and an obsession with quality to everything we do and we’re looking for entrepreneurial and passionate people to join us. With design and innovation led in-house, production in our own factory in Xiamen and a global footprint we are proud of our creativity and cultural inclusion.

About us
Bugaboo has been pioneering parenting products since 1999. We design for the future and bring a mindset of innovation, curiosity, and creativity to everything we do. We also pride ourselves on the unrivaled engineering of our award-winning products, which are built to last and crafted to help simplify everyday life for families.
At the core of our business, we believe in doing the right thing and taking responsibility. For our planet, we’ve pledged to reduce our CO2 emissions to net zero by 2035. Our B Corp Certification also reflects our commitment to accountability, transparency, and making products with a smaller impact. For our people, we focus on diversity and creating an environment where everyone feels heard, safe, included and valued.

This commitment to our company culture spans our global teams, from our HQ in Amsterdam to our owned factory in Xiamen, China.
We’re passionate about unlocking potential, and we’re driven to revolutionize our industry again and again. Together, we’re shaping a new future --- do you want to join us for the journey?
What will you do
Your aim as an Engineering & Project Director is to lead the Product Engineering NCD/NPD and PMO team in Amsterdam to ensure new products meet specifications, quality, compliance and sustainability standards You are part of the operations team and report to the Chief Operations Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure Excellence:
Deliver products on time, within budget, and in compliance with all standards. Guarantee technical soundness and feasibility through thorough reviews.
Manage Resources:
Allocate resources effectively, plan for future capacity, and manage the Product Development budget.
Lead the Team:
Engage, motivate, inspire, and coach team members to achieve goals and manage stakeholders. Facilitate cooperation between innovation teams, production sites, and supplier engineering teams.
Develop and Implement Roadmaps:
Manage competence matrices, drive capability development, and contribute to the execution of the global Bugaboo innovation and operations strategy.
Drive Efficiency:
Implement agile techniques to speed time-to-market and steer continuous improvement.
Direct Project Execution:
Manage PMO direction, coordination, and execution of concept and product development projects. Coordinate staffing with department heads and standardize project management methodology, processes, systems, and tools. Monitor project progress, costs, risks, and quality to meet objectives.
What you will bring to the table
Mechanical/Industrial Engineering background  preferred, or extensive leadership experience in Engineering, Design, or Innovation teams. Additional technical and management studies are a plus.
Deep understanding  of product development, engineering, manufacturing processes, and quality management systems.
Leadership  in long-term product development projects and innovation programs.
Knowledge  of modern manufacturing practices like Lean and Six Sigma.
Business sensitivity  Skilled in navigating cultural and methodological differences in business.
Experience in Project Management  Processes and Project Lifecycle Management.
Strong track record in Product Development  within innovative, design-driven environments.
Next to that you are fluent in English and it's a plus if you speak Dutch.
You relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
What we offer
An enthusiastic team of friendly, driven colleagues with love for our mission and brand;
An inspirational, inclusive, fast-growing international work environment in which you can make a…