Projectmanager

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

De functie

As a Project Leader, you manage projects in a high‑end regulated environment such as Semiconductor, Medical, or High‑Tech Equipment. You take ownership from the initial customer request through development, prototyping, industrialization, and preparation for volume manufacturing. The technologies involved are state‑of‑the‑art, and the products are often first‑of‑a‑kind, with extremely tight tolerances, ultra‑clean requirements, and complex system interactions.

VDL ETG T&D develops and industrializes high‑precision mechatronic modules for leading global OEMs. You build and maintain a strong relationship with these customers, often working with international stakeholders, diverse engineering cultures, and different project management and development methodologies. You manage projects with a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled experts in mechanical design, mechatronics, electronics, software, precision engineering, manufacturing engineering, and supply chain. A solid technical background and experience in product development projects are essential.

You are responsible for:

• Delivering high‑precision mechatronic modules from initiation and concept development through engineering, prototyping, industrialization, and customer acceptance — while managing the triple constraint (scope, time, cost).
• 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.

Jouw kracht

• 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.

De kracht van VDL

a challenging working environment, competitive salary, and the opportunity to play a crucial role in the growth of our innovative company. Working at Technology & Development (T&D) means working at an innovative, enterprising company where 'strength through collaboration' is central. We attach great importance to a collegial, pleasant working atmosphere.

Klaar om jezelf uit te dagen?

Apply now and contribute to the future of our high-tech developments!

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