Senior Lead Engineer

Opis stanowiska

As a senior lead engineer, you are responsible for an entire project at product level. Examples of such projects include a knuckle boom crane, a motion-compensated pile gripper, or a cable-lay system. You are the driving force behind multiple technical disciplines within our organisation. You lead a team of lead engineers, each responsible for their own discipline; mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or control systems. You ensure alignment between the disciplines, safeguard the quality of the technical output, and promote continuous improvement. You are a strategic leader with a keen eye for engineering, planning, and team development.

What do we expect of you?

As a senior lead engineer, you are responsible for the overall outcome of the project, setting the technical direction and ensuring top-level team performance. With a strong focus on quality, consistency, and customer orientation, you turn complex challenges into smart, reliable solutions.

This means your key activities include:

• Leading and coaching multiple lead engineers;
• Coordinating projects at product level;
• Encourage team collaboration and create an environment for people to thrive;
• Safeguarding technical quality, standardisation, and knowledge sharing within and across disciplines;
• Acting as the technical lead responsible for complex, multidisciplinary projects;
• Optimising engineering processes and contributing to the strategic roadmap of the department;
• Identifying risks and opportunities within projects and responding proactively;
• Reporting on progress, quality, budget, and customer satisfaction to management;
• Actively contributing to the development of engineering standards and innovation.

Wondering if you are 'equipped for impact’?

You are:

• A natural leader who brings structure and clarity, while remaining hands-on and technically involved;
• A confident communicator who motivates and inspires the team to bring out the best in themselves;
• A strategic thinker who knows how to set the right priorities in a complex technical environment;
• A results-driven professional who does not compromise on technical integrity or customer value.

You have:

• A master’s degree (or the equivalent) in a technical field, preferably mechanical engineering;
• Experience in the offshore/maritime sector or with heavy steel structures;
• A strong affinity with complex mechanical systems;
• At least 8 years of experience in engineering, and preferably 4 years of experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams;
• In-depth knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines, such as structural integrity, motion control, and sensor technology;
• Experience with risk management, quality assurance, and customer-focused delivery;
• A structured and proactive working style, with the ability to maintain oversight and motivate others.