Manager Engineering (Automation)

Position: Manager Engineering (Automation)

Location: Kerkrade, Netherlands

Job Id: 574

# of Openings: 1

Manager Engineering

Founded in 1972, Ranpak's goal was to create the first environmentally responsible system to protect products during shipment.

Ranpak’s mission is to deliver sustainable packaging solutions that help improve supply chain performance and costs, reduce environmental impact, and support a variety of growing business needs globally.

With this we deliver an important contribution to reduce the global plastic crisis.

The development and improvement of materials, systems and total solution concepts have earned Ranpak a reputation as an innovative leader in Protective Paper and automated Solutions.

In this position you report to the Sr. Manager Engineering.

• Leads and further develops his/her Engineering team of approx. 6 FTE and its activities and priorities.
• Drives Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement.
• Keeps the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.
• Ensure Ranpak product creation adds real competitive value by the development of smart solutions and therefore patents of a high intellectual standard which is hard to imitate.
• Set priorities and allocates resources with the team.
• Drives a customer centric, result driven- and collaborative culture.
• Actively supports initiatives and objectives and translate these into departmental and individual goals.
• Supports the team with the effective and timely execution of new development (NPI) and/or customer projects.
• Manage and execute NPI- or other Engineering projects, which relate to Ranpak® equipment.
• Coaches throughout all levels on lean behaviors and lead by example.
• Set-up, coordinate, plan and monitor NPI deliverables in cooperation with the Product Manager to secure optimal Time to Market.
• Manage appropriate support to sales to realize necessary customizations and integrations.
• Develop and design of mechanical/electrical/software systems for the machine applications.
• Research for alternative components and vendors to create excellent cost price in relation to required quality.
• Provides communication for internal/external stakeholders.
• Preparation and control of all required technical documentation including technical file
• Generate adequate testing procedures in order to generate reliable results.
• Develop, change and document Ranpak equipment according required compliances (CE/UL/CSA)
• Fosters a workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
• Demonstrates effective change leadership.

• Bachelor/Academic level in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering
• A minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in machine building industry
• Proven leadership and project management skills
• Good knowledge of automated systems and components
• Good knowledge of Dutch and English language.
• Experience with CAD and software systems
• Experience working in an international environment
• People oriented and team player
• Decisive and pro active
• Willingness to travel (national and international )