R&D Team Leader

As R&D Team Leader, you are responsible for leading the R&D team while also carrying out engineering assignments yourself. You spend approximately 12–16 hours per week on management tasks such as team guidance, consultation, and process monitoring, while the remaining hours of the full-time workweek are dedicated to design and technical projects.
You are the point of contact for colleagues within R&D and coordinate with production, planning, and the quality department to ensure projects run smoothly, innovatively, and on schedule. You encourage your team to think innovatively and solution-oriented, always keeping quality and efficiency at the forefront.
Your responsibilities in four phases:  01 Leadership & Coaching
You guide, coach, and mentor R&D employees. You stimulate innovation and efficiency within your team and ensure that quality always remains the top priority.
You design innovative vehicle adaptations in Solid Works, including 3D models and 2D production drawings. You create clear conversion and user manuals with Solid Works Composer and contribute ideas for improvements in design and process.
03 Process & Quality
You align with production, planning, and the quality department to safeguard quality, schedules, and progress. You apply Lean principles, World Class Manufacturing, First Time Right, and Poka Yoke across all processes.
You monitor planning, progress, and quality of projects, even under time pressure. You work in accordance with legal requirements and certification processes, and consult efficiently with suppliers and external parties.
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What do we offer?
A  challenging and varied position  within an innovative and growing company
The opportunity to  combine management tasks  with hands-on engineering work
Room for personal development, training, and career growth opportunities
Working on  groundbreaking technologies  and innovative vehicles
Market-competitive salary and attractive secondary employment benefits
A collegial, dynamic work atmosphere where collaboration, innovation, and initiative are central
The chance to directly impact the mobility and independence of our customers!
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What are we looking for?
At least a  Bachelor's degree or equivalent (HBO level)  in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering
Several years of experience in a technical development environment, preferably in vehicle bodywork or automotive
Capable of leading and motivating employees to work innovatively and solution-oriented
Knowledge of and experience with  Lean, World Class Manufacturing, First Time Right, and Poka Yoke

Experience with PDM systems, preferably  3

DEXPERIENCE
Problem-solving, practically minded, and quality-oriented

Experience with  Solid Works ; knowledge of Solid Works Composer is a plus
Innovative, independent, but also a true team player
Accurate, persistent, and skilled at setting priorities in a dynamic environment
Cost-conscious in design and solutions
Strong command of both  Dutch and English , spoken and written

Experience with homologation is a plus, but can be learned on the job with us
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