Assa Abloy

About Us:

Kinetron BV, an ASSA ABLOY company, is an international high-tech innovative organization located in Tilburg. We specialize in researching, developing, manufacturing, and assembling customer-specific energy harvesting modules and products. Our expertise includes energy harvesting technologies such as induction, solar, NFC, ambient, low-power (IoT) electronics, micro mechanisms, motors, and actuators. We maintain a professional approach while fostering a family-like atmosphere. Our organization values short lines of communication, transparency, and empowerment.

At Kinetron BV, we have long-term worldwide partnerships with market leaders in various segments including opening solutions, digital locks, access control, smart buildings, watches, wearables, sanitary products, irrigation, and gas water heaters.

Due to the expansion of our R&D department, we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer/Technical Lead to join our team for 32-38 hours per week.

What you would do as Senior Mechanical Engineer/Technical Lead

As our Senior Mechanical Engineer/Technical Lead you will collaborate both independently and within teams on one or multiple projects. Your responsibilities include mechanical (conceptual) design and project management tasks. You will act as a technical lead for a small team of mechanical engineers, ensuring alignment, technical quality and effective collaboration within the team. You will report directly to the R&D Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects from initial client contact to product delivery, including product (conceptual) development and design, prototyping, testing, supplier coordination, parts sourcing, production line setup, and process development.
• Maintain communication with team members, clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects related to the development process, quality, efficiency, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Support the commercial department.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance and coaching to a small team of engineers, supporting their professional development and ensuring awareness of ongoing activities and priorities.
• Actively identify, assess and manage technical and project risks, using seniority and experience to anticipate issues and propose effective mitigation measures.
• Monitor and report project progress, technical status, risks and team capacity to the R&D Manager in a clear and structured manner.

The skills and experience you need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Extensive experience in product development and design, preferably using SolidWorks
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
• Familiarity with fine mechanical systems, generators, and electric motors is a plus
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills with a natural talent to influence at various levels of the organisation
• Demonstrated ability to take a leading role within engineering teams, combining technical expertise with coaching and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in both Dutch and English, both written and spoken
• Must have own transportation within a reachable distance from Tilburg

You are a talented individual with an analytical and conceptual mindset. We’re looking for evidence that you are a result-oriented, problem solver by heart that sees solutions instead of problems, whilst a clear customer focus is essential in order to succeed.

You are comfortable taking ownership, providing direction and serving as a trusted technical sparring partner for both engineers and management.

Excellent team working skills are vital and you should enjoy collaborating with others - being prepared to both help and ask for help when needed. 

What we can offer you

• Opportunity to work on highly technical, innovative, and environmentally friendly products for prestigious clients.
• Autonomous role with diverse tasks and responsibilities within a pleasant company culture.
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary commensurate with your knowledge and experience
• CAO “Metaalunie” benefits, including holidays, pension schemes, WIA insurance, etc.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.