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Supervisor Vehicle Installation

Strong technical leader with teambuilding skills

  • Locatie Eindhoven
  • Afdeling Product Development
  • Fulltime Fulltime
  • Opleidingsniveau Bachelor
  • Contracttype Vast contract

Functiebeschrijving

As Engineering Supervisor Vehicle Installation you lead, coach and develop a group of about 15-20 engineers. The team is part of the Chassis department and focusses on the installation of coolant, hydraulic and pneumatic parts in DAF vehicles (XD-XG or equivalent) including the Mechanical Control System for the brake and air pressure system. The work is diverse and can be both deeply technical but also focused on developing the team in a changing environment. 

Your position
As Engineering Supervisor you directly report to the Engineering Manager Chassis. You will be part of a team of Supervisors (6 in total) working in this department and will play an active role in work balancing in this larger team. 

Your work is diverse and includes:
  • Building, managing, and motivating a highly talented, energetic, and knowledgeable team;
  • Communication and cooperation with PACCAR internal stakeholders and external suppliers, incl. reporting towards management;
  • Maintaining standards and roadmaps for Vehicle Installation, defining project scope items, and leading investigations into issues and opportunities;
  • Resource, budget and planning forecasts and realization according project demands;
  • Work according DFSS and DMAIC methodology realizing demands regarding functionality, durability, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability of technical scope;
  • Pro-actively optimize existing, and develop new working processes;
  • Knowledge expertise expansion to meet future legal and market demands including changing platforms (eg. Electrification, Hydrogen).

Jouw profiel

To succeed in this role you must a Bachelor or Master degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering is preferred. Relevant working experience in automotive environment, preferably a technical role at DAF, would also be a plus.

In addition:
  • Analytical insight with an ability for abstract thinking;
  • Strong leader and communicator, able to deal with different stakeholders;
  • Fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment by considering other perspectives and is ok being challenged;
  • Self-directed and resourceful with excellent analysis and engineering judgement;
  • Experience with leading a technical team and development processes eg. DFSS;
  • Strong organizational and problem solving skills and result driven personality;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • English is mandatory, Dutch and German would be a plus.

If you have a matching profile but it does not meet all the job requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

Afdeling

Within DAF Vehicle Development the Chassis department is responsible for a broad technical content best described as the mechanical part of the Vehicle, minus Cab and Engine.

The department consists of 6 groups: Frame & Components, Steering & Suspension, Vehicle Installation, Engine Installation, Driveline Installation and NSO & Inquiries.

It focuses on finding the best solutions to cover diverse customer demands, which means understanding internal and external customers and dealing with variation effectively.

Wij bieden

At DAF you will work in an innovative and committed organization. Cooperation and responsibility are key. We offer you a career with development opportunities. You don't just choose a job, you choose for a career at DAF.

Working together on a high tech product, with passion and pride. That's working at DAF. In addition to a good salary, DAF offers you the following working conditions:

  • A 36-hour workweek;
  • 27 Vacation days and a possibility of 13 ADV days (reduction of working hours);
  • A variable bonus, based on DAF results;
  • A good work-life balance (due to flexible working hours);
  • A retirement plan and group health insurance;
  • Extensive opportunities for personal growth, such as education programs and (online) training courses.

Drive your career, join DAF!

Salarisschaal: 15