Team Leader Manufacturing Engineering

Who will you work with?
When you work at Wabtec, you collaborate with some of the most talented and passionate professionals in the industry. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you’ll find an environment that challenges, inspires, and supports you. You will be part of an Engineering team consisting of 14 people and report to the Engineering Manager.

How will you make a difference?
In this role, you will work as a Manufacturing Engineer and as a Team Leader.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our (international) production processes, with a sharp focus on cost savings, efficient productivity, and quality. You will be the link between R&D developments and production, contributing to solutions for producibility and functionality.

You will use your customer-oriented expertise and work closely with colleagues to tackle technical challenges and improve the performance of our machines and production. At Wabtec, you will have the opportunity to lead projects independently, recommend cost improvements, and implement innovative solutions that strengthen our competitive position.

As a Team Leader, you will lead a small team of Manufacturing Engineers (5 to 10 colleagues) and handle first-line management tasks, such as setting daily goals, managing daily priorities, processing leave requests, and other administrative tasks. You will also identify development and performance issues and act as a point of contact for other departments, providing updates on actions and input for technical discussions. Finally, you will focus on documenting knowledge and information.

In short, you will become a key figure in our pursuit of continuous improvement and innovation. Join our team and become part of a dynamic environment where your contribution makes a difference!

What do we want to know about you?
We are looking for an enthusiastic professional with HBO-level work and thinking skills who is ready for adventure! In this role, you will travel to destinations such as China or India 1 to 2 times per quarter. Additionally, we are seeking someone with 5-10 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer and at least 2 years of experience leading a team.

Finally, you are solution-oriented, enjoy working on automation, have experience with Lean, and are fluent in Dutch and English.

What can you expect from us?
If you choose this role, you can count on:

• A market-competitive salary;
• Participation in the CAO Metalektro, including up to 40 days off;
• Attractive schemes such as a bike plan, travel expense reimbursement, employee discounts, and insurance;
• The opportunity to work partially from home with a home office allowance;
• Fun monthly social events and other informal activities;
• A modern, green working environment;
• Free parking and affordable electric charging;
• Collective company closure between Christmas and New Year;
• Around 200 colleagues in the Netherlands working at and from our location in Ede.

Wabtec Netherlands is part of the American parent company Wabtec Corporation, which employs over 27,000 people worldwide and is listed in the Fortune 500. We are not just any company.

When you join us, you will work for a financially healthy and professional organization where employees come first and are given the freedom to organize their own work. A place where employees are encouraged to bring out the best in themselves. And where employees feel at home.

Want to apply for this position?
Send your CV to werkenbij@wabtec.com or message our HR Advisor at +31 6 46 55 61 46 if you have any questions first