Lead Engineer
As a Lead Engineer, you are technically responsible within multidisciplinary project teams, reporting to the Project Manager. You are involved from start to finish in the design and technical development of complex production and process installations. You combine technical expertise with leadership, creativity, and strong communication skills.
Are you an experienced Lead Engineer with a passion for mechanical engineering and process installations? Join Key Technology – the specialist in inspection, transport, and sorting systems for the food processing industry!
About Key Technology
Key Technology BV is a leading manufacturer of advanced machines for the food processing industry, specializing in optical inspection, transport, and sorting systems. We serve customers across the EMEA and Asia regions and are part of the Duravant Group. Our headquarters is located in Beusichem (NL), with sister companies in Belgium and the USA.
At Key Technology, you’ll work in a close-knit team of passionate professionals. We support each other, enjoy team activities (including a good BBQ!), and have an active employee association. We invest in your development and offer plenty of opportunities to grow—both in expertise and in new roles.
Your Role as Lead Engineer
As a Lead Engineer, you are technically responsible within multidisciplinary project teams, reporting to the Project Manager. You are involved from start to finish in the design and technical development of complex production and process installations. You combine technical expertise with leadership, creativity, and strong communication skills.
You are immediately deployable, work independently, and thrive in a dynamic project environment. Willingness to travel within the EMEA region is essential.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop technical designs that seamlessly integrate into our customers’ production lines.
- Supervise and review the work of external draftsmen for quality and manufacturability.
- Solve technical challenges related to layout, design, manufacturing, and reliability.
- Manage projects from concept to completion and act as the technical point of contact for colleagues and clients.
- Visit customer sites within the EMEA region to support installation and commissioning.
Your Profile
- A completed MBO or HBO degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within mechanical engineering or machine building.
- Minimum 2 years of experience with SolidWorks or a comparable 3D CAD package.
- Able to work independently, think conceptually, and not afraid to get hands-on.
- Willingness to travel within the EMEA region.
- Excellent command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written.
- Knowledge of transport and sorting systems or optical inspection equipment is a plus.
What We Offer
- An informal, collegial work atmosphere in a dynamic and growing organization.
- A healthy work-life balance with flexible hours and the option to work from home (in consultation).
- A 39-hour workweek with 25 vacation days and 6.5 additional ADV days.
- Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer.
- 13.7% holiday allowance.
- Access to a corporate fitness program.
- Pension scheme via the Metal and Technology pension fund (CAO Metalworking Industry).
- And: for every new colleague we hire, we donate to a charitable cause!
Apply Now!
Ready to bring your technical expertise to an innovative player in the food processing industry? Contact our HR team at +31 (0)345-585885. We’d love to discuss the possibilities with you!