Team Leader Assembly & Integration

agap2 Netherlands; Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop

Mobile phone

Travel allowance

Pension plan

25 vacation days

Hybrid work

Dutch classes

Talent budget

Job summary

agap2 is seeking a Team Leader Assembly & Integration (AIT) to lead a 20–25 person technical team in Leiden, with a strong foundation in production, assembly or manufacturing environments. You will plan, coordinate and optimize assembly, integration and testing activities across projects for diverse sectors.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Logistics, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (HBO) or MBO+ in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience; 8–10 years preferred.
• Proven leadership experience in technical, production or manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on technical experience and ability to translate challenges into practical solutions.
• Experience in aerospace/defense/high-tech manufacturing.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives; Lean or Six Sigma a plus.
• Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 20–25 technical professionals.
• Plan and allocate team resources based on project priorities, capacity and production requirements.
• Coordinate assembly, integration and testing activities.
• Monitor workload, progress, team performance and resource utilization.
• Act as a key point of contact for project and operational stakeholders.
• Identify bottlenecks and operational challenges and initiate corrective actions.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Translate technical challenges into practical and effective solutions.
• Support the professional development of team members through coaching, feedback and performance management.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Work Preparation, Quality and Logistics.
• Contribute to departmental planning and operational improvements.
• Ensure activities are performed according to applicable quality, safety and industry standards.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Production knowledge

SAP/ERP experience

Dutch & English

Planning

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Education

HBO Mechanical Engineering

HBO Aerospace Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Agap2 is a European IT and Engineering Consultancy, active in 14 countries with over 9.500 employees. The company was founded in Portugal and since 2014 we are based in the Netherlands with our Amsterdam office to provide our expertise to the Dutch market. Our employees are defined by the so-called “Agapian spirit”, which is summarized in 5 keywords: family, union, friendship, team spirit, and learning

Did you identify with what defines us? Then read on to find out more.

The position

As a Team Leader Assembly & Integration (AIT) at agap2, you take on the challenge within an international environment with a local focus. You will have the opportunity to work on various projects over the years, based on your experience and interests. Projects within industries such as Banking, Fintech, Telco, Retail, Sports, and Healthcare are. While working at Agap2, you are expected to share your knowledge while also having the opportunity to learn new technologies. We believe that sharing knowledge is the key to personal development. Our talent management program is tailor-made to allow you to develop and grow in your career, the way you envision it. Because we work with various customers, you are also expected to be able to adapt to different environments

Key Responsibilities

This is a leadership position with a strong technical foundation. You will be responsible for leading, coaching and developing the team while ensuring that assembly, integration and testing activities are planned and executed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

You will work closely with Project Leaders, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Logistics and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.

• Lead, coach and develop a team of approximately 20–25 technical professionals.
• Plan and allocate team resources based on project priorities, capacity and production requirements.
• Coordinate assembly, integration and testing activities.
• Monitor workload, progress, team performance and resource utilization.
• Act as a key point of contact for project and operational stakeholders.
• Identify bottlenecks and operational challenges and initiate corrective actions.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Translate technical challenges into practical and effective solutions.
• Support the professional development of team members through coaching, feedback and performance management.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Work Preparation, Quality and Logistics.
• Contribute to departmental planning and operational improvements.
• Ensure activities are performed according to applicable quality, safety and industry standards.

What you bring to the position

You are an experienced people manager with a technical background and a strong understanding of production, assembly or manufacturing environments.

• A Bachelor's degree (HBO) or MBO+ in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience; 8–10 years is preferred.
• Proven leadership or people-management experience within a technical, production or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on technical experience and the ability to understand technical challenges and translate them into practical solutions.
• Experience within aerospace, aviation, space, defense or another high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives.
• A strong continuous improvement mindset; Lean or Six Sigma experience is an advantage.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system is an advantage.
• Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, decisive and solution-oriented leadership style.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
• The ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders in a complex technical environment.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Including a laptop, mobile phone, full travel allowance, and pension plan.
• Work-Life Balance: 25 vacation days, flexible working hours in a hybrid mode.
• Professional Growth: Weekly Dutch classes and a tailored talent management program with a financial budget to help you achieve your professional goals
• Dynamic Culture: Diverse team activities from tech meetups to sports and social events.

Is there still room for fun?

Of course! The combination of fun and development is essential in our team. A small impression: our team consists of more than 10 nationalities; we play paddle and regularly organize tech meetups, happy hour drinks, and pub quizzes.

At agap2, we defend equality and value diversity. We create a safe, diverse environment where opportunities are equal for all employees. All candidates with skills matching the position are welcome to join us!