Head of R&D - Fabrication

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

• Head of R&D - Fabrication
• Located primarily in Breda, with head office Schiedam

The R&D-Fabrication team makes it possible for Mammoet to keep a leading position with an unparalleled fleet of equipment and realize innovative projects. The Head R&D-Fabrication leads and manages a department of 25-30 team members, capable to deliver new equipment turnkey and support Mammoet with fabrication capabilities.

• Managing the organization and process of R&D-Fabrication.
• Leading the R&D Fabrication-team of 5-7 direct reports, with a total team of 25-30 colleagues.
• As a Global Process Owner of Fabrication you will set and control the standards for Fabrication and Product Development worldwide.
• Provide budget estimates to Sales and Asset Owners for new equipment developments and fabrication items.
• Act as a sparring partner for sales managers, project managers and asset owners worldwide.
• Setting up the Project Teams. Assign, based on skill level and availability, the right person for the right job.
• Ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and effectively.
• Coordinating and support sub-contracting (engineering, drive and control, fabrication).
• Coordinating between departments:
  Sales, Operations, Assets, Maintenance.

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Management of Technology, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 5+ years leadership experience, managing multidisciplinary engineering and fabrication teams.
• Experience in the Heavylift and Transport branche is preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, cost estimation, resource planning, and project scheduling.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Maintaining a helicopter view, strategic thinking and a pro‑active attitude.

• A dynamic work environment, identical projects do not exist.
• The possibility to develop your analytical skills and liberty to come up with out-of-the-box technical solutions.
• Training and development on both a technical and personal level.
• An informal and supportive work environment.
• Being in control of your Mammoet career, within and outside the R&D Fabrication-department.
• Competitive salary and terms of employment, with a company car.
• International traveling and dealing with a variety of cultures.