Design Team Lead

Rise Technical; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical is seeking a Team Lead Production/Design Engineering for a high-tech packaging environment in Eindhoven with hybrid working options. The role focuses on leading the Production Engineering function, managing projects and maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

The successful candidate will come from a Senior Design Engineering background with either prior management experience or readiness to move into leadership.

Qualifications

• Senior Design Engineer with leadership or readiness for leadership.
• Commercial mindset and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Production Engineering team
• Manage engineering projects and customer requirements
• Communicate directly with customers and key stakeholders
• Coordinate internal engineering, production and commercial teams
• Manage discussions between customers, engineering teams and material suppliers
• Support project delivery and continuous business growth
• Develop processes and solutions in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Customer liaison

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Team Lead Production/Design Engineering – High-Tech Packaging

Eindhoven, Netherlands – Hybrid possible, strong office-based culture

Are you a Design Engineer ready to take the next step into leadership?

Do you have a commercial mindset and experience managing engineering projects and customer relationships?

I am currently representing a rapidly growing company specialising in bespoke high-tech packaging solutions for the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industries. With operations across Europe, Asia and the USA, they work closely with some of the biggest names within the global technology industry.

The company is entering an exciting period of growth, with ambitious plans to expand its operations and become a key strategic supplier within its market.

In this role, you will lead the Production Engineering function while remaining closely involved with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams. You will manage projects, coordinate stakeholders and ensure engineering solutions meet customer requirements.

The successful candidate will come from a Senior Design Engineering background and either have previous management experience or be ready to take their first step into leadership. A commercial mindset and strong communication skills are essential. Experience within the semiconductor, cleanroom, ASML or similar high-tech ecosystem would be highly desirable.

You will be joining a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation where there is significant opportunity to develop your career, with progression potentially leading towards senior management or directorship.

The Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the Production Engineering team
• Manage engineering projects and customer requirements
• Communicate directly with customers and key stakeholders
• Coordinate internal engineering, production and commercial teams
• Manage discussions between customers, engineering teams and material suppliers
• Support project delivery and continuous business growth
• Develop processes and solutions in a fast-paced environment

The Candidate:

• Previous management experience or ready to move into leadership
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Reference Number: BBBH278054

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.