Head of Engineering

**Head of Engineering & Development**:
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success - come and join them We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Why join GEA

**Job information**

**Reference Number**

JR-0028328

**Job function**

Engineering

**Position type**

Full time

**Site**

N/A, N/A Weert
- Are you a strategic leader who will be responsible for driving innovation, overseeing engineering projects, and managing the product development process? Are you willing utilize your leadership skills to empower and maximize the potential of your team. GEA Food Solutions in Weert is seeking a Head of Engineering & Development.- Your responsibilities and tasks:
As Head of Engineering & Development your expertise will be instrumental in shaping our product portfolio, ensuring technical excellence, and driving the success of our organization. Your ability to communicate effectively, adapt to changes, and think strategically will be vital in achieving outstanding results.

**Tasks**:

- Develop best-in-class products to fulfill customer expectations and enhance their competitiveness.
- Product idea generation, research/concept development, product/prototype development, product development (existing products, standardized and customized products), know-how management, input for product development data management and administration, product lifecycle management, development of service products (e.g.upgrade kits).
- Basic IP assessment and development (e.g. patents).
- Steer Customer Engineering and Software & Controls department by developing KPI’s together with the responsible managers.
- Represent Engineering and Development in the local management team.
- Ensure quality of technical (product) master data; ensure compliance to CE Machine Directive.
- Optimize equipment cost through proven methodologies.
- Handle claim issues and identify corrective actions for products.
- Continuous improvement of processes, efficiency, tools and systems and personnel through empowerment and motivating team members.

Your profile and qualifications:
You are highly organized and great at taking a helicopter view when examining the challenges in engineering and product development and foreseeing issues as well as solutions. Additionally, you are a strong communicator who can mitigate between stakeholders, communicate changes and solve unforeseen challenges.
- Minimum 3 years leadership experience in a similar role.
- Minimum Bachelor degree with an engineering background.
- Experience in a similar role and knowledge of Engineering processes.
- Analytical and accurate.
- Good communication skills.
- Fluent in Dutch and English, spoken and written.

What do we offer:

- Competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
- 25 holidays and 13 ADV days based on full-time.
- Travel allowance.
- Participation in pension fund (PMT).
- Possibility of collective health insurance.
- Contribution to your sports subscription.

What happens once you have applied?