R&D Team Leader

Tripod Mobility BV; Netherlands; A distancia; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Challenging role

Hands-on engineering

Career development

Groundbreaking tech

Competitive salary & benefits

Collaborative culture

Descripción de la vacante

Tripod Mobility BV seeks an experienced R&D Team Leader in the Netherlands to guide a multidisciplinary team while also performing engineering tasks. You will allocate 12–16 hours weekly to management and dedicate the rest to design and technical projects.

You will design vehicle adaptations in SolidWorks, coordinate with production, planning and quality to ensure projects run smoothly, innovatively, and on schedule. You will foster innovation and maintain a focus on quality and efficiency.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering (HBO level).
• Experience leading R&D teams in technical development, preferably vehicle bodywork or automotive.
• Ability to guide and motivate employees toward innovative, high-quality outcomes.
• Knowledge of Lean, World Class Manufacturing, First Time Right, and Poka Yoke.
• Experience with SolidWorks; SolidWorks Composer a plus; familiarity with PDM/3DEXPERIENCE.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coach R&D employees, driving innovation and efficiency while prioritising quality.
• Design vehicle adaptations in SolidWorks, creating 3D models and 2D production drawings.
• Coordinate with production, planning and quality to safeguard schedules and progress.
• Apply Lean principles and manufacturing best practices across all processes.
• Balance management with hands-on engineering and maintain supplier coordination.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree or HBO level in Automotive/Mechanical Eng

Herramientas

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Composer

3DEXPERIENCE

PDM systems

Descripción del empleo

As R&D Team Leader, you are responsible for leading the R&D team while also carrying out engineering assignments yourself. You spend approximately 12–16 hours per week on management tasks such as team guidance, consultation, and process monitoring, while the remaining hours of the full-time workweek are dedicated to design and technical projects.

You are the point of contact for colleagues within R&D and coordinate with production, planning, and the quality department to ensure projects run smoothly, innovatively, and on schedule. You encourage your team to think innovatively and solution-oriented, always keeping quality and efficiency at the forefront.

Your responsibilities in four phases:

01 Leadership & Coaching

You guide, coach, and mentor R&D employees. You stimulate innovation and efficiency within your team and ensure that quality always remains the top priority.

You design innovative vehicle adaptations in SolidWorks, including 3D models and 2D production drawings. You create clear conversion and user manuals with SolidWorks Composer and contribute ideas for improvements in design and process.

03 Process & Quality

You align with production, planning, and the quality department to safeguard quality, schedules, and progress. You apply Lean principles, World Class Manufacturing, First Time Right, and Poka Yoke across all processes.

You monitor planning, progress, and quality of projects, even under time pressure. You work in accordance with legal requirements and certification processes, and consult efficiently with suppliers and external parties.

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What do we offer?

• A challenging and varied position within an innovative and growing company
• The opportunity to combine management tasks with hands-on engineering work
• Room for personal development, training, and career growth opportunities
• Working on groundbreaking technologies and innovative vehicles
• Market-competitive salary and attractive secondary employment benefits
• A collegial, dynamic work atmosphere where collaboration, innovation, and initiative are central

The chance to directly impact the mobility and independence of our customers!

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What are we looking for?

• At least a Bachelor's degree or equivalent (HBO level) in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering
• Several years of experience in a technical development environment, preferably in vehicle bodywork or automotive
• Capable of leading and motivating employees to work innovatively and solution-oriented
• Knowledge of and experience with Lean, World Class Manufacturing, First Time Right, and Poka Yoke
• Experience with PDM systems, preferably 3DEXPERIENCE
• Problem-solving, practically minded, and quality-oriented
• Experience with SolidWorks; knowledge of SolidWorks Composer is a plus
• Innovative, independent, but also a true team player
• Accurate, persistent, and skilled at setting priorities in a dynamic environment
• Cost-conscious in design and solutions
• Strong command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written
• Experience with homologation is a plus, but can be learned on the job with us

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