Lead Engineer Structures

You will work closely with FEM analysts, AIT, other engineering disciplines, production and Quality. You will also contribute hands-on to complex engineering challenges, investigate technical incidents and work with specialists to identify and implement solutions.

Wat ga je doen?

• You lead and coordinate engineers working on large metallic structures for space applications.
• You guide engineering activities and help ensure progress, quality and alignment with project requirements.
• You coach and motivate team members, supporting them in resolving technical challenges and developing their performance.
• You oversee structural engineering activities and ensure designs meet technical requirements and safety standards, including Factor of Safety considerations.
• You collaborate with FEM analysts, AIT, engineers, production and Quality throughout the engineering and production process.
• You analyse technical incidents and structural issues with subject-matter experts and relevant stakeholders.
• You coordinate the investigation, assessment and resolution of engineering problems.
• You support effective communication between engineering teams and production stakeholders.
• You contribute to improving engineering processes, methods and ways of working.
• You maintain the technical integrity, reliability and manufacturability of structural designs.
• You estimate, execute and monitor the financial budgets for your work packages.

Wat neem je mee?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• At least five years of relevant structural engineering experience, preferably with technical leadership or team management experience.
• Essential experience with metallic structures; experience solely with concrete or other non-metallic construction is not sufficient.
• Experience in aerospace, space, aviation, offshore, automotive or (offshore) wind turbines.
• Experience with Factor of Safety calculations and structural safety requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coordinating or supervising engineers in a technical environment.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to take ownership of technical challenges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience investigating incidents and resolving complex engineering issues.
• Knowledge of structural analysis methods and the ability to work effectively with specialists across engineering disciplines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A genuine interest in aerospace technology, space systems and the products being developed.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Residence in the Netherlands.

Bring your structural engineering expertise and leadership skills to the development of advanced metallic structures for space applications.