Mechanical Engineering Manager

About us 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 We are looking for an experienced Engineering lead who combines technical depth with leadership and change-management skills to help take the engineering organisation to the next level. The engineering team currently consists of experienced mechanical engineers with extensive product and technical knowledge, alongside newer engineers who are introducing a more modular and standardised way of working. Your role will be to bring these approaches together: preserving valuable technical knowledge while developing a more modern, scalable and professional engineering methodology. Your Responsibilities - Lead and support the mechanical engineering team from both a technical and organisational perspective. - Develop and professionalise engineering processes, standards and ways of working. - Drive the transition from project-specific design towards modular and reusable engineering solutions. - Identify opportunities to standardise machine components, designs and engineering practices. - Make better use of existing engineering knowledge and product experience within the organisation. - Support the implementation and/or optimisation of PDM/PLM systems. - Establish a more structured approach to engineering data, documentation and design reuse. - Coach and motivate experienced engineers through changes in methodology and culture. - Provide technical direction and challenge engineering decisions when required. - Bridge different generations, experiences and engineering approaches within the team. - Work closely with production, work preparation, purchasing, assembly and service. - Help establish a sustainable engineering structure that can continue to develop after the initial transformation period. What You Bring to the Position - A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Machine Building, Industrial Engineering or a comparable technical discipline. - Significant experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within custom machinery, industrial equipment or engineered-to-order environments. - Strong technical credibility and the ability to challenge and support experienced engineers on an engineering level. - Experience leading, mentoring or managing engineering teams. - Experience improving engineering processes, standards or methodologies. - Practical experience with PDM and/or PLM systems. - A strong understanding of standardisation, modular design, design reuse and engineering efficiency. - The ability to lead change while respecting existing technical knowledge and experience. - Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. - A pragmatic, hands-on approach and the ability to operate effectively in an SME environment. Nice to Have - Water or wastewater treatment - Process installations - Chemical processing - Agricultural or food-processing equipment - Industrial machinery - Pumps, filtration or separation systems - Engineering transformation or professionalisation - Implementation of PDM/PLM systems 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!