Team Lead Mechanical Product Engineering

You are part of Robin's engineering department and responsible for leading a team of 7 people, a combination of Mechanical Product Engineers and Parts, BOM and Configuration Management engineers.

You will help the team grow and achieve its goals effectively while maintaining hands-on involvement in projects’ execution and day-to-day work, besides the hands-on Mechanical Engineering responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Leading

• Provide technical leadership, define technical direction and set team standards and needs.

• Ensure operations adhere to agreed processes while identifying areas for improvement.

• Foster a collaborative environment with regular feedback and effective communication.

• Coach team members, identify skill gaps, and provide learning opportunities.

• Participate in performance reviews and provide constructive feedback on progress

Technical

• Focus on root-cause analysis and develop technical solutions.

• Handle projects that are mechanical, alongside electronics, EMC and RF work.

• Drive several client-specific sub-projects as the main motor behind them.

• Check technical documents and guide the organization through technical adjustments.

• Identify and implement better ways of working, critical documentation, and workflows.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc or HBO degree in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering or a relevant field.

• At least 5 years of experience in a technical engineering environment with proven experience in electronics, mechanics, and mechatronics.

• Previous experience leading teams in high technical environments.

• Knowledge of an extensive range of manufacturing processes and experience with Solidworks or other CAD software.

• Assume responsibility, be proactive, work in a structured manner with an eye for detail, and propose and implement improvements.

• Fluency in both written and spoken English. Dutch is considered a plus.

N.B. All applicants, we realize that this is quite the list and people come with various levels of experience. Don't be afraid to apply even if you feel you don't meet every desired skill. Our mission is a journey and there's plenty to learn on the way! But of course, you should identify with our core values: We trust, We own it & We aim high.

Also please be aware that we will request a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and conduct a background check according to our screening policy. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

What's in for you

• Working for a Great Place to Work® certified company;

• Comprehensive pension plan;

• Commuting allowance: the team works around 4 days a week at the office;

• 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days);

• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications;

• High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, noise canceling headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role;

• An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from. As well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks!

Robin is a technology leader in tracking and classification of small objects. Our mission is to increase the safety of people and wildlife by preventing bird strikes in aviation, reducing the environmental impact of wind farms, and protecting humans and critical infrastructure against drones. We achieve this by combining purpose-built radars with unique software algorithms. This powerful combination allows us to provide actionable information that empowers users to prevent serious incidents.

We're growing. Fast. In fact, we are one of the top 10 fastest‑growing companies in the Netherlands. But despite this growth, we stay true to our core values of trust, ownership and aiming high. At Robin, you don't join just a team. You join a collective of bright minds driven by the belief that 'doing things better' is a continuous challenge.

Want to work on next-level radar tech, solve real problems, and never have to pretend your job has meaning?

You'll fit right in, we're saving you a seat.