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Head of Development & Engineering

The Netherlands - Eindhoven |

Head of Development & Engineering

If you are passionate about driving innovation and eager to shape the future of embedded computing in a dynamic, international environment, we invite you to join our Development & Engineering department.

We are Prodrive Technologies

We want to contribute to innovations that tackle major challenges in society, such as improving the quality of medical imaging. Besides, our technologies contribute to reducing the global dependency on fossil fuels and minimizing human exposure to air pollution. In other words, we create meaningful technologies that make the world work.

Prodrive consists of multiple business lines and is a rapidly growing business. In anticipation of the growth or Prodrive Technologies, the Research & Development (R&D) organization needs further professionalization to face all the upcoming challenges and to grow with the company. As such, Prodrive is seeking a Manager Development & Engineering for the Embedded Computing Systems (ECS) business line.

About the role:
As Manager Development & Engineer, you are primarily responsible for growing, managing, and developing our R&D team. You direct & manage a team of project managers and team leaders. You do that to ensure the efficient execution of R&D projects by managing budgets, resources, and timelines. You maintaining high-quality standards and aligning with business objectives. The R&D department is also responsible to manage the resulting product as part of the life cycle phase during manufacturing.

We are seeking an excellent skilled leader with sufficient technical know how and designer mindset to grow our team. The Development Lead will report to the Business Line Director of ECS and manages a total team of 100 FTE.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the project portfolio in scope of the ECS business line, according to the latest standards.
  • Oversee life cycle management of the existing portfolio, including value engineering, cost down, and transfer activities, ensuring optimization of existing products.
  • Adhere to timelines, budgets, and standards while fostering innovation and improvements.
  • Develop and manage our R&D team, existing of project managers, team leads and Engineers.
  • Ensure the personal and professional growth of our R&D team members.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to the team and resolve issues on projects.
  • Engage and manage team performance, including setting targets.
  • Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with management team members to own the P&L of the program, targeting profitable growth.
  • Ensure close collaboration with key stakeholders in operations and supporting functions like Finance and HR.

Profile

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in development of electronics, software & mechanics.

  • Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience.

  • Strong understanding of embedded computing principles and architectures.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and professional development.

  • Excellent communication skills to direct the teams forward

  • Experience in the embedded computing industry, specifically with system integration, is preferred

  • A good command of the English language (written and spoken) (Dutch is not mandatory but highly appreciated)

Apply as Head of Development & Engineering

The Prodrive Technologies Mindset

Responsibility

You don’t just go to work, you feel responsible for your project

Flexible

You decide when, where and how much you want to work

Manufacturing

You like to think about manufacturability when designing

Initiative

You don’t sit and wait, you have a hands-on mentality

Have you got what it takes to become a Prodriver?

What we offer

  • Perfect environment for those eager to develop themselves and take full responsibility for a project.
  • Many opportunities for personal and professional development, along with the flexibility to explore diverse roles across various projects.
  • A young and dynamic culture which stimulates innovative thinking and taking initiatives.
  • Personal budget just for you to learn new things. Your growth is our priority.
  • Flexible working hours and lunch, dinner, and access to our company gym.
  • Personalized development plan to craft your future.
  • You will receive essential tools if these are necessary to perform your job (i.e. iPhone and laptop).
  • On-campus sports facilities enable you to incorporate exercise seamlessly into your work routine.
  • A performance-driven salary that grows with your accomplishments.
  • Unlock the opportunity to become a shareholder and entrepreneur within the company.
  • Travel allowance based on the days you are actually at Prodrive Technologies.
  • Work-life balance with at least 33 vacation days per year.
  • Access a retirement plan.

Application steps

  1. Your journey with us starts with a swift review of your application by one of our recruiters.
  2. In some cases, if we see a potential fit, you will receive an exclusive link to our online aptitude test to assess if you’re up for the challenge.
  3. We will schedule a personal interview not only to determine if your skills match the job, but also to see if there is a spark between you and Prodrive Technologies.
  4. To complete the application journey we will send you a suitable offer and once you sign, we can welcome you to the Prodrive Technologies family.

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