Senior

Advantage Consultores; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading consulting firm in Barcelona is seeking an experienced Engineering & R&D Leader to supervise a team of 30 engineers in the design and rollout of innovative industrial machinery. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in engineering leadership and possess excellent stakeholder management skills for success in a multicultural environment. This is a strategic role offering significant impact within the company.

Servicios

Opportunity for international growth

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering team leadership.
• At least 3 years in a technical office/R&D management role.
• Experience in the packaging or machinery sector preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and develop a team of 30 engineers.
• Oversee planning and reporting of R&D projects.
• Coordinate with headquarters for strategic alignment.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Technical excellence

Stakeholder management

Cross-border collaboration

Educación

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

SAP

Scrum

Beckhoff knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Engineering & R&D Leaderto drive innovation and excellence in a global industrial environment. This is a strategic role leading a multidisciplinary team of +30 engineers (mechanical, electrical, software) and shaping the launch of a next-generation industrial machinery platform with international impact.

We are seeking a visionary yet hands-on leader, capable of motivating teams, ensuring technical excellence, and bridging local engineering with global headquarters. A professional with strong communication skills, stakeholder management in multicultural settings, and the ability to influence and deliver results in a complex, international environment.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity to take part in the design and global rollout of cutting-edge industrial machinery, based in Maresme area (Barcelona) area.

What we are seeking

Key Highlights

• Proven track record in leading large technical teams in design & production of industrial machinery.
• Strong experience in international, matrix-driven organizations, ensuring cross-border alignment and collaboration.
• Solid background in end-to-end R&D project management, from concept through design, engineering, and global launch.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of 30 engineers, ensuring motivation, accountability, and high-quality performance and be a technical reference for the them.
• Oversee planning, execution, and reporting of technical and R&D projects, ensuring alignment with global standards and business goals.
• Coordinate closely with headquarters in Germany to ensure strategic alignment, technology transfer, and integration of best practices.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering team leadership, with at least 3 years in a technical office/R&D management role, preferably in the packaging or machinery sector.
• Experience working in an international organization with exposure to global engineering standards and cross-border collaboration.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.

Additional Requirements & Interpersonal Skills

• Solid command of tools such as SolidWorks, SAP, Scrum; Beckhoff knowledge is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Capacity for strategic thinking and ability to manage change in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of an international company.

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