MechDes Engineering - MechDes Engineering

Technical Director

Harderwijk · Fulltime · Immediate

Salary

in overleg

Working hours

40 hour Fulltime

A strategic role within the management team of a technical organization
The opportunity to shape the technical direction of MechDes Engineering
An environment where technical engineering is central
An attractive bonus scheme

For this role, we are looking for an experienced technical leader with in-depth mechanical engineering expertise. Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering More than 15 years of experience in complex engineering projects Experience in a senior technical or leadership role Strong knowledge of structural calculations, material science, and design principles Experience with analysis, simulation, and engineering software Ability to assess technical challenges both strategically and technically Strong communication skills and the ability to inspire teams You are curious, analytical, and challenge existing solutions when engineering can be improved

You have a strong passion for technology and innovation
You understand complex technical challenges
You think critically about existing solutions
You ensure technical quality and standards
You inspire engineers to develop their technical skills
You communicate technical choices clearly
You combine technical insight with strategic thinking
You remain curious about new technologies

Job description

At MechDes Engineering, over 100 engineers work daily on complex technical projects for leading clients. To support further growth and professionalization, and to future-proof the organization, we are looking for a Technical Director.

In this role, you embody technical innovation and quality. You are responsible for the technical strategy and quality frameworks within MechDes. You assess technical decisions, ensure standards, and maintain the high quality of our engineering. With your vision, MechDes will remain at the forefront of developments and solutions in the coming years.

What will you do?

As Technical Director, you are the technical conscience of our organization. You combine deep technical expertise with strategic insight. In this role, you are responsible for:

developing and maintaining the technical strategy and innovation roadmap
monitoring the technical quality of projects
establishing and maintaining technical standards, methods, and guidelines
reviewing and challenging design decisions, calculations, and technical risks
participating in design and project reviews
identifying technological developments and new engineering methods
developing and implementing tools, software, and technical standards
supporting Sales in assessing project feasibility and risks

You also lead the CAD Application engineers and work closely with the Operations Director on forming project teams and deploying technical expertise.

You play a key role in developing engineers and promoting knowledge sharing within the organization.

Continue the conversation at our office over a freshly brewed cup of coffee?

We would be happy to explore whether there is a match and whether you can take the next step in your career at our engineering firm, where you truly matter as a person.

Bobby van den Heuvel

Corporate Recruiter

b.vandenheuvel@mechdes.nl 06 - 300 820 27