Mechatronics Project Lead — High-Tech, Global

Werken bij VDL; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ETG T&D in the Netherlands is seeking a Project Leader to manage high‑precision mechatronic modules across development stages, from customer request to volume production. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with international stakeholders in a highly regulated, high‑tech setting.

You bring at least 5 years of project leadership experience in complex engineering environments, strong knowledge of DfX, and a proven ability to balance scope, time and cost while fostering

Qualifications

• Strong professional project management skills.
• A degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a project leader in a high‑tech development and/or manufacturing environment, leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Design for Excellence (DfX) and experience with high‑precision mechatronic systems.
• A team builder who can inspire, motivate, and align people.
• Proactive, analytical, creative, and comfortable taking ownership.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high‑precision mechatronic modules from initiation and concept development through engineering, prototyping, industrialization, and customer acceptance.
• Setting up the project structure, governance, and execution strategy.
• Leading and coaching the project team in close collaboration with the system architect.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress (costs, risks, planning, quality) and taking action or escalating when required.
• Building a strong and sustainable relationship with our VDL ETG factory.
• Managing stakeholders: external customers and suppliers, as well as internal stakeholders across engineering, operations, quality, and management.
• Applying the project management and development processes of VDL ETG.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of project management capabilities within the department.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Physics degree

Job description

VDL ETG T&D in the Netherlands is seeking a Project Leader to manage high‑precision mechatronic modules across development stages, from customer request to volume production. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with international stakeholders in a highly regulated, high‑tech setting.

You bring at least 5 years of project leadership experience in complex engineering environments, strong knowledge of DfX, and a proven ability to balance scope, time and cost while fostering