Manager Mechanical Engineering

Be among the first 25 applicants Location: Zwijndrecht, Zwijndrecht, Belgium, 2070 Company: Chart Industries Howden Maintenance Partners is part of Chart Industries and is a growing service company within the group, specializing in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of industrial machines, both electric and mechanical rotating equipment. Think of electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, generators, steam turbines, turbo compressors, reciprocating compressors, and expanders. This work is carried out either on‑site at the customer or in one of our workshops. Chart Industries operates in over 40 countries and employs more than 11,700 people. As LeadEngineer for our Mechanical Department, you will take ownership of daily operations, ensuring high‑quality engineering standards and driving continuous improvement. This is a leadership role where strategic thinking meets hands‑on expertise. You will guide a talented team, set clear standards, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering processes. What Will You Do? Leadership & Planning: Organize, plan, and supervise daily activities within the department, supported by the Service Coordinator. Standards & Procedures: Draft and implement the “5 Golden Rules of Work” and establish robust standards and procedures across all engineering disciplines. Hands‑On Engineering: When needed, actively contribute to the engineering process through co‑design and development. Quality Assurance: Validate OPS inspection reports, confirm compliance with standards, and issue technical conclusions and repair advice where necessary. Sales Support: Provide technical evaluations during the RFQ phase to support commercial decisions. Operational Support: Offer technical guidance to OPS teams to ensure progress and resolve challenges. Reporting: Deliver monthly productivity reports to the Engineering Director. Budget Input: Contribute to the preparation of annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets with accurate technical insights. Your Experience Should Be... A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. Proven leadership skills with experience managing engineering teams. Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems and processes. Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands‑on problem‑solving. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficient in Dutch, both spoken and written. Strong communication skills and ability to connect easily with team members. Your Physical Work Environment Will Require… You have a passion for your craft and enjoy staying up to date with the latest developments in your field. You have a positive attitude and are always customer‑ and solution‑oriented. You are strong in organizing your own work and maintain an overview, even with complex tasks. You set high standards for yourself, work meticulously, and are not afraid of a challenge. You are a team player, but also work well independently. Your strong communication skills support you in this. You have a strong focus on safety and value quality highly. Our Benefits Package… You’ll be immersed in a unique business with a steep learning curve. Howden Maintenance Partners offers a pleasant, family‑like SME atmosphere, backed by a large multinational – Chart Industries. A win‑win A company that truly cares about its employees. Your well‑being is our priority. A competitive salary with additional benefits. Company car included. 32 days off per year to enjoy what you love. Eco vouchers worth €250 per year. Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non‑discriminatory fashion. Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr