Team Lead Electrical & Avionics Engineering

Fokker Services Group; Woensdrecht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement 27–29 days

ADV leave 13 days

International environment

Autonomy

Laptop provided

Phone provided

Personal development plan

Metalektro CAO terms

Growth opportunities

Friendly colleagues

Job summary

Fokker Services Group is seeking a Team Lead Electrical & Avionics Engineering in the Netherlands. You will oversee and mentor a 30-person team, ensure adherence to engineering guidelines, and coordinate with Lead Engineers, Project Managers and Program Managers to optimize delivery.

The role includes 50% operational engineering work as a Design, Service, or Systems Engineer, with strong emphasis on people management and process improvements within the Completion & Engineering Services

Qualifications

• HBO work and thinking level in aerospace and/or electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of aviation regulations and certification processes.
• Experience with engineering workflows and processes.
• Strong affinity for people management.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Oversee team workflow and operations in Electrical & Avionics Engineering.
• Coach and mentor team members; conduct Performance Development meetings.
• Advise Head of Engineering on employment conditions and absenteeism.
• Manage capacity planning, workload distribution, and resource allocation.
• Escalate critical issues with proposed solutions to Head of Engineering.
• Collaborate with Lead Engineers, Project Managers and Program Managers.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Electrical engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Engineering workflows

People management

Dutch & English

Education

HBO education

Job description

Responsibilities

The Team Lead Electrical & Avionics Engineering is responsible for overseeing and managing the team’s workflow, ensuring smooth operations and supporting employees with challenges and inquiries. They ensure that departmental guidelines, as defined by the Head of Engineering, are properly implemented and followed. The role also coaches and mentors team members, conducting Performance Development meetings after approval from the Head of Engineering. Additionally, the Team Lead advises the Head of Engineering on employment conditions and personnel matters while managing absenteeism within the team and ensuring accurate time registration in the Time Registration System for all team members. They supervise the quality and scope of results within the engineering disciplines, ensuring optimal execution processes by guiding and coordinating team members effectively. Working closely with Lead Engineers, Project Managers, and Program Managers, the Team Lead distributes workloads, maintains oversight of capacity planning and resource allocation, and escalates any critical issues to the Head of Engineering with proposed solutions in a timely manner.

Communication & Collaboration

Collaboration is essential in this role. The Team Lead works closely with colleagues across the organization to discuss engineering processes and best practices, provide advice to the Head of Engineering regarding engineering activities and project progress, and actively engage in discussions with management to propose and implement process improvements.

People Management & Operational Role

The Team Lead advises the Head of Engineering on resource planning for their team, both in terms of quantity and quality. They provide input on workforce planning, employment conditions, and personnel‑related matters. People management is a key responsibility, which includes conducting one‑on‑one meetings, fostering professional growth, and ensuring effective workforce allocation to meet project demands. The Team Lead manages one of the teams within the Completion & Engineering Services department, with a strong focus on people management. In addition to the leadership role, the Team Lead spends approximately 50% of their time in an operational role as a Design, Service, or Systems Engineer. The team consists of 30 members.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• HBO work and thinking level, in the direction of aerospace engineering and/or electrical engineering or a comparable field.
• Knowledge of aviation regulations and certification processes.
• Experience with engineering workflows and processes.
• Strong affinity for people management.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English (spoken and written).

Where you will be working

With over a century of experience, innovation, knowledge, and expertise, our cross‑departmental approach and customized solutions leave a mark on the future of aerospace innovation. Our warm culture makes us more than just colleagues; we are a team of friends dedicated to both enjoyment and development. This passion and continuous improvement are what make our employees commit to Fokker Services Group for the long term.

We are pioneers with courage. It is no coincidence that we are a global player in aircraft maintenance and development. With passionate colleagues, we work on the most innovative and advanced solutions to make the aerospace sector more sustainable and efficient. We continue to push the boundaries of what is possible, ensuring that aircraft remain where they belong: in the sky.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary commensurate with your knowledge and experience.
• 27‑29 holiday days and 13 ADV leave days per year (when working full‑time, 40 hours).
• A challenging international working environment.
• Professional and personal growth opportunities and a lot of autonomy.
• Company laptop and phone.
• A personal development plan upon starting, outlining necessary training and your growth ambitions.
• Employment conditions in accordance with the Metalektro CAO.
• An insider's look into the innovative world of aviation.
• A lot of room for professional and personal growth.
• Fun colleagues (trust us, we're not biased).