HEAD OF ENGINEERING & TEAM LEAD

We are recruiting a Head of Engineering & Team Lead for a multinational company in the industrial and technology sector, with a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence. This role will play a key part in leading the electro-mechanical engineering department, working transversally with international teams and aligning the technical strategy with the company’s global business objectives.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Lead and develop the engineering department team, managing competencies, performance, engagement, and professional growth within an international environment.

• Define and anticipate the evolution of the department’s technical capabilities in alignment with corporate strategy and business needs.

• Act as a technical reference and key interface between engineering, marketing, manufacturing and stakeholders throughout the entire product lifecycle.

• Size and allocate resources to support teams and cross-functional projects, ensuring capacity, efficiency, and operational balance.

• Coach and mentor technical team members, driving the achievement of objectives and proactively anticipating risks in complex, multicultural contexts.

• Manage career development plans, fostering continuous learning, and global knowledge sharing.

• Ensure operational efficiency through the implementation of common methods, tools, and standards, proposing investments and improvements aligned with the strategy.

What do we offer?

• A strategic, high-impact position within a well-established multinational organization.

• An international, diverse, and collaborative environment, with regular interaction with global teams and technical leaders across different countries.

• Direct involvement in defining and deploying global technical and talent strategies.

• High level of autonomy in decision-making, with real influence on processes, methodologies, and ways of working.

• Professional development within a Senior Manager role in the Innovation and Technology area.

What are we looking for in you?

• University degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience leading engineering departments or multidisciplinary technical teams in international industrial environments.

• Strong background in competency management, people development, and technical leadership.

• Experience working in agile and matrix organizations, collaborating with distributed teams and cross-functional projects, with strong business orientation.

• Ability to manage complex decisions with an impact on costs, processes, and strategic objectives.

• Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills in multicultural environments.

• Fluent English, with the ability to operate daily in an international context.

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