Manager Mechanical Engineering

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Howden Maintenance Partners is part of Chart Industries and is a growing service company within the group, specializing in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of industrial machines, both electric and mechanical rotating equipment. Think of electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, generators, steam turbines, turbo compressors, reciprocating compressors, and expanders. This work is carried out either on-site at the customer or in one of our workshops.

Chart Industries operates in over 40 countries and employs more than 11,700 people.

As
Lead Engineer
for our Mechanical Department, you will take ownership of daily operations,ensuring high-quality engineering standards and driving continuous improvement. This is a leadership role where strategic thinking meets hands-on expertise. You will guide a talented team, set clear standards, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering processes.

• Leadership & Planning:
  Organize, plan, and supervise daily activities within the department, supported by the Service Coordinator.
• Standards & Procedures:
  Draft and implement the “5 Golden Rules of Work” and establish robust standards and procedures across all engineering disciplines.
• Hands-On Engineering:
  When needed, actively contribute to the engineering process through co-design and development.
• Quality Assurance:
  Validate OPS inspection reports, confirm compliance with standards, and issue technical conclusions and repair advice where necessary.
• Sales Support:
  Provide technical evaluations during the RFQ phase to support commercial decisions.
• Operational Support:
  Offer technical guidance to OPS teams to ensure progress and resolve challenges.
• Reporting:
  Deliver monthly productivity reports to the Engineering Director.
• Budget Input:
  Contribute to the preparation of annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets with accurate technical insights.

You have a passion forengineeringand a keen eye for detail.

Thanks to your knowledge and experience, you actively contribute to translating operational needs into the engineering bit.

• A degree in
  Mechanical Engineering
  or equivalent experience.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing engineering teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems and processes.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
  Proficient in Dutch, both spoken and written
• Strong communication skills and easily connect with team members

Youare someone who works with passion and precision. You thrive on technical challenges and always strive for quality.

• You have a
  passion for your craft
  and enjoy staying up to date with the latest developments in your field
• You have a
  positive attitude
  and are always
  customer- and solution-oriented
• You are strong in
  organizing your own work
  and maintain an overview, even with complex tasks
• You set high standards for yourself, work
  meticulously
  , and are not afraid of a challenge
• You are a
  team player
  , but also work well independently. Your
  strong communication skills
  support you in this
• You have a strong focus on
  safety
  and value
  quality
  highly

Working at a company that does what no other company in Europe can do – not too bad, right?

• You’ll be immersed in a unique business with a steep learning curve
• Howden Maintenance Partners offers a pleasant, family-like SME atmosphere, backed by a large multinational – Chart Industries. A win-win!
• A company that truly cares about its employees. Your well-being is our priority
• A competitive salary with additional benefits
• Company car included
• 32 days off per year to enjoy what you love

Chart Industries, Inc. is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. Our unique product portfolio is used in every phase of the liquid gas supply chain, including upfront engineering, service and repair.