Component Manager

Automation NV; Halle; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation NV is seeking a Component Manager to own end-to-end component lifecycle management for power and data centre solutions. You will standardise, optimise, and ensure cost-efficiency and availability across products, coordinating with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Procurement.

You will drive strategic component decisions, manage risk, and maintain masterdata in the ERP system while aligning roadmaps with product strategy. Fluency in French, Dutch, and English is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or a bachelor’s with at least 5 years of experience) in electro-mechanics or related field.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset.
• Knowledgeable with modular product architectures and scalable design principles.

Responsibilities

• Own the component masterdata in the ERP system.
• Develop and maintain component roadmaps aligned with product strategy.
• Ensure components are scalable and reusable across product lines.
• Co-define, select, and approve components.
• Monitor reliability, performance, and compliance of all components.
• Proactively manage risks related to lead times, obsolescence and single sourcing.
• Act as the technical counterpart to Procurement in supplier discussions.
• Bridge Engineering and Procurement; support other teams.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data-driven

Python or scripting

Multilingual

Education

Master's degree in electro-mechanics or related

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Automation is an innovative engineering company specialising in solutions for low-voltage electrical power and data centre facilities. As a centre of expertise, we develop and implement bespoke solutions in collaboration with our clients.

With over 80 colleagues, we have the expertise and experience to deliver high-quality, future-proof applications. And we’re continuing to grow!

To further support our growth, we are looking for a Test Engineer who wants to help build reliable and high-performance power and data centre solutions.

Your impact as a Component Manager

As a Component Manager you are responsible for the end-to-end ownership, standardisation, and optimisation of components within our power and data centre solutions.

The role ensures that all components are standardized, cost-efficient, available, and future-proof across their full lifecycle. Given the importance of scalability, speed, and cost control, this position is inherently strategic, bridging engineering, supply chain, procurement, and the business objectives.

Your responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Component Strategy & Lifecycle Management. You will need to, among other things,
• create and maintain the component masterdata in the ERP system
• own the full lifecycle and will develop and maintain component roadmaps aligned with product strategy
• ensure components are scalable and reusable across product lines
• co-define, -select, and -approve components
• Risk & Performance Management
• by monitoring reliability, performance, and compliance of all components
• by proactively manage risks related to lead times, obsolescence and single sourcing
• Supplier & Market Alignment by acting as the technical counterpart to Procurement in supplier discussions
• In addition you will:
• Be the liaison to Engineering
• Callaborate Cross-Functionalby acting as the key interface between Engineering and procurement and by supporting other teams

Job requirements

• You have a master’s degree (or a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years expercience), preferably in electro-mechanics
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical components, preferably within power and data centre environments
• Solid grasp of system-level impact of component decisions
• Knowledgeable with modular product architectures and scalable design principles
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
• Experience contributing to commercial offers and margin optimisation
• Basic knowledge of Python or scripting;
• Language skills: French, Dutch and English.

What do we offer?

You’ll be joining a rapidly growing company with a flat organisational structure. This offers you the chance to develop alongside us. You’ll be surrounded by enterprising colleagues who are willing to go the extra mile. In this way, we provide the best service to our customers and keep our knowledge constantly up to date.

Of course, we also prioritise a healthy work-life balance. Finally, we offer you an attractive salary supplemented by extra-legal benefits.

Are you the missing link we’re looking for?