Engineering Director

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Director to lead our Engineering team and drive the development of innovative solutions for the maritime industry.

Royal IHC is a leading provider of sustainable solutions for the maritime industry, aiming to make the industry more efficient and sustainable. Our company is organized into Business Units, each with its own strategy and goals, supported by Functional and Corporate Disciplines and Capacity Centers.

• Lead and develop a performance-driven Engineering Discipline with a strong safety culture and CSR ambition.
• Support the business strategy of various Business Units and ensure sufficient capacity to serve the business.
• Maintain and implement a 3-5 year strategic plan in collaboration with the Management Team, focusing on innovative engineering strategies and international markets.
• Ensure continuous improvement from recent and past engineering projects to create value and promote learning while striving for a competitive advantage.
• Develop engineering competence within Royal IHC and ensure internal mobility across the organization.
• Demonstrate adaptive leadership style, leading the organization through market fluctuations.
• Operationalize core values: commitment, partnership, and innovation.

• Over 15 years of management experience, preferably in the maritime industry or equivalent.
• Leadership with a focus on safety and well-being, proven track record of growth mindset and steering teams to improve safety and quality standards.
• A completed master's degree.
• In-depth insights into customer needs, business needs, and functional capabilities.
• Proven success in setting up an effective department with strong competence development and vibrant succession planning.

• A gross yearly salary between €120,000 and €160,000 (including 8% holiday allowance).
• Good work-life balance with 40 vacation days for full-time employment, option to buy or sell additional leave.
• The possibility to work from home with associated expense allowance and/or perform the work based on flexible working hours.
• An average salary pension scheme and good disability insurance.
• Participation in the Social Fund, reimbursing care-related costs not covered by health insurance.