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About the role
The Head of Engineering will lead the engineering vertical, including process, maintenance, and automation teams to drive technical efficiency and operational stability. They are responsible for managing CAPEX projects, optimizing production processes, and developing the engineering team through performance management.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold an engineering degree and possess at least 5 years of industrial manufacturing experience with 3 years in a leadership role. Proficiency in project management, lean methodologies, and technical systems like CAD and ERP is required.
Benefits
Full description
We are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead the engineering vertical (Process Engineers, Maintenance, Automation) and drive technical efficiency, operational stability, and continuous development of engineering solutions.
The ideal candidate is a strategic engineering leader with experience managing teams and delivering complex industrial projects, capable of combining technical expertise with operational performance.
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate engineering activities in production
- Ensure technical support for manufacturing processes and equipment reliability
- Lead engineering projects (modernization, new line launches, CAPEX initiatives)
- Cooperate with contractors and equipment suppliers
- Analyze production losses, downtime, and defects; implement optimization and automation solutions
- Build and develop the engineering team (KPIs, feedback, performance management)
- Ensure compliance with technical, industrial, and safety standards
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automation, Electrical or related)
- Minimum 5 years of industrial manufacturing experience
- At least 3 years of engineering team leadership
- Experience delivering CAPEX projects is an advantage
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and project management
- Lean / TPM / Six Sigma knowledge
- Experience with CAD / CMMS / ERP systems
- English — B2
What We Offer
- An opportunity to join a growing technology company at an exciting stage of development
- Strategic role with high impact
- Meaningful responsibility and direct influence on products and processes
- A collaborative and international working environment
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
We review applications on an ongoing basis and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
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