Ogłoszenie numer: 307490, from 2013-09-13
XSPlatforms
Working at XSPlatforms means performing at great heights. XSPlatforms is internationally recognized for its solutions in facade maintenance equipment, fall protection solutions, suspended platforms systems and scaffolding systems. It is a fast growing organization with innovative ideas, ambitious plans and high potential.
By being a frontrunner in terms of innovation and design we distinguish ourselves from our competitors in a growing market where construction projects become increasingly more complex. With innovative solutions we constantly challenge ourselves to combine every safety aspect, customer’s wishes and possibilities. Our standards are high, but our ambitions are even higher. We aspire to make solutions for seemingly unsolvable problems.
Lead Engineer Product Development (fulltime)
Location: Holandia, Gorinchem, the Netherlands
Job description
In this position, you are responsible for planning and organizing projects through the daily management of all department tasks. You actively participate in strategy and innovation discussions and are responsible for monitoring all tasks arising therefrom. You have (joint) responsibility for designing, engineering and developing new products related to building maintenance units, scaffolding, suspended platforms and fall protection such as:
- Producing all concept sketches, parts lists, calculations and working drawings for the product, within the stated product budget.
- Creating and managing revisions to working drawings and calculations during the development process.
- Coordinating electro-mechanical aspects of the design, if applicable.
- Creating and maintaining the technical assembly file during the development process.
- Setting up test protocols, testing prototypes, documenting tests and test results and completing any follow-up tasks arising therefrom.
- Transferring the technical assembly file to the relevant engineer after manufacturing, assembling and testing the pilot run.
- Implementing all applicable standards and guidelines while carrying out the tasks.
- Providing technical input to the marketing department and/or the technical writer.
Requirements
- Product Development Engineering degree or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience, preferably in a managing function.
- Control of 3D engineering with Solid Edge, AutoCAD, Word & Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills English.
- Cost-conscious.
- Accurate.
You are comfortable in an international environment and perform best in an ambitious setting. You are flexible, recognize structure and processes quickly and are able to manage tasks easily. You are goal-oriented, ambitious and motivated. You regularly set priorities. You easily establish and maintain contacts and are able to develop connections.
We offer
A position that offers a lot of freedom as well as responsibility in a dynamic, ambitious environment. XSPlatforms is characterized by an informal company culture with short communication lines. You will get an excellent salary and appropriate secondary benefits. XSPlatforms has an informal company culture with short communication lines. Responsibilities and duties depend on motivation, enthusiasm and independence.