Manager Maintenance & Engineering

Bosal; Vianen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosal in Vianen, the Netherlands, seeks an experienced Manager Maintenance & Engineering to lead the Maintenance & Engineering department, providing both operational leadership and strategic direction for the site’s manufacturing operations.

You will drive industrialization, maintain engineering standards, manage budgets, and build capabilities to deliver high-quality fuel tank production with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration within the plant.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of engineering/manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong technical expertise in engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Proven leadership to develop and inspire technical teams.
• Experience with component manufacturing or complex systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance & Engineering department and provide operational leadership.
• Drive industrialization of processes and implement advanced technologies.
• Ensure products and processes meet customer quality standards and requirements.
• Own and manage departmental budgets and resources.
• Represent the plant in cross-functional programs and projects.
• Foster continuous improvement of layouts and manufacturing flows.
• Standardize engineering standards across departments and ensure compliance.
• Develop organizational engineering capabilities for future products and markets.
• Promote open communication and employee engagement within the team.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Manufacturing processes

Project management

Continuous improvement

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced engineering leader with a passion for maintenance, industrialization and continuous improvement? Join Bosal in Vianen and play a key role in shaping the future of our manufacturing operations.

Bosal Group

BOSAL is a Dutch privately owned company, mainly known as a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, in business since 1923.We employ about 2500 people in 16 production facilities of which the largest ones are situated in Czechia, Mexico, Spain, Turkey and South Africa.

At Bosal in Vianen, we manufacture high-quality fuel tanks for trucks. It is a modern, partially automated production process in which we produce more than 80 different variants.

Currently, we are looking for a Manager Maintenance & Engineering to join our team in Vianen (the Netherlands):

In this role, you will manage, organize and develop the Maintenance & Engineering department, providing both operational leadership and strategic direction.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the industrialization process of high-quality fuel tanks, implementing advanced technologies, and ensuring that products and processes meet customer expectations, quality standards and market requirements.
• Manage and develop the Engineering & Maintenance department.
• Build and strengthen the organization's engineering capabilities to ensure product and process designs are manufacturable, efficient, and compliant with customer quality requirements.
• Represent the plant within cross-functional program and project teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of the plant layout and manufacturing flows to support operational excellence and manufacturing efficiency.
• Manage standardization across all departments and assure consistent application of Engineering standards and requirements.
• Lead maintenance development initiatives and engineering resources to support the next generation of products, systems, and market opportunities.
• Own and manage departmental operating, capital, and personnel budgets.
• Foster a culture of open communication, employee engagement, and continuous improvement within the team.

Your profile:

Skills & experience:

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in an engineering and/or manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong technical expertise and a solid understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead, develop, and inspire technical teams.
• Experience with component manufacturing and/or complex systems is preferred.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to senior management.

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