Due to our growth on our new site in Barleben-Magdeburg, we are looking for an Group Lead Mechanics. A Group Lead who makes the difference both on the technical content and by leading their own group of mechanical specialists Sioux Technologies develops and produces state-of-the-art technology for the top end of the international high-tech community. Examples include a complex lithography machine, a compact electron microscope, a smart home automation system or an electric self-charging car. We raise the bar high, and we often achieve the impossible. We do so together, as a team of enthusiastic electronics, software, mechanics, mechatronics and mathematics specialists.
Our Position
As a group lead you are responsible for the performance and growth of the colleagues within your team. The technical competences within the group are design principles of precision engineering, dynamics, flow & thermal management, model-based designing, CAE, DFX, CAD&PDM. You are continuously striving to improve your competence and ensure you align these with the long-term ambition of Sioux Technologies.
Among a lot of other responsibilities your daily activities include:
1. People management: You are responsible for a group of approximately 10 employees. You give day-to-day operational guidance to your employees and inspire them to take ownership of their personal development. You enable your employees to excel and to grow, ensuring an inspiring and safe working environment where we also have fun together!
2. Competence management: You are leading in technology. You ensure that the required knowledge within the group aligns with and even exceeds the technology roadmap of Sioux. For example, by initiating technical training courses about innovations in your area of expertise
3. Projects: You are involved in our multidisciplinary projects to ensure the optimal team allocation and the quality of the deliverables with respect to the mechanical competences. Your expertise might also be required in the daily business of the projects.
4. Recruitment and selection: You support recruitment events (e.g. trade fairs and open days), contribute to the labor market campaigns and have selection and hiring interviews with applicants. If you have great people you like to work with, bring them with you.
Your future workplace
Your Experience
5. An academic education in Mechanics
6. At least 8 years of experience, of which 2 years in managing a team of mechanical professionals
7. Good (individual) coaching skills
8. Good social and communication skills
9. A broad view on technology, organization and processes.
10. A customer- and solution-oriented approach
This is Sioux
At Sioux, we know that our employees are our greatest asset. We value your expertise and recognize the importance of your role in implementing our cutting-edge technology. You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution by bringing your technical knowledge and skills into the design and development process. We believe in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where knowledge is shared, and everyone can thrive and continuously develop.
What we offer:
11. Varied work that encompasses different technologies, markets, and projects. Working in a stimulating environment, which encourages your creativity and rewards original solutions.
12. Involvement in product development from customer requirements to ready-to-use products, ranging from single pieces to 1,000 pieces per year, manufactured in our own local prototype workshop and factory in Eindhoven.
13. A company pension plan is a given; additionally, we provide you with a personal training budget of €5,000, the maximum tax-free non-cash benefit, and, if desired, Job Rad leasing.
14. Flexible working hours, that allow a healthy mix of remote and office
15. Being part of an open culture that promotes collaboration, continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and fun.
16. The opportunity to help shape the Barleben location.
At Sioux, we strive to ensure that you feel valued and have plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our goal is to create an environment where collaboration, learning, and joy go hand in hand.