For Vernay Europe in Oldenzaal, we are looking for an Engineering Manager with a strong technical background and a passion for product development who can thrive in the fast-changing automotive industry. In this key role, you will lead our European New Product Development (NPD) organization while working closely with international teams, customers, and suppliers. The position also offers the opportunity to improve processes, develop talent, and contribute directly to our product development activities.
As Engineering Manager, you lead and coordinate New Product Development projects from concept through realization. Together with your team, you ensure the NPD process aligns with customer requirements, market demands, and internal processes.
You are a pragmatic manager who brings structure while staying connected to operational reality. At the same time, you move easily between strategy and execution and feel comfortable in an international technical manufacturing environment.
You communicate clearly with customers and internal stakeholders. Your organized approach helps teams stay aligned, while your leadership style focuses on building trust and developing people.
Additionally, you bring:
International reputation and a pragmatic, down-to-earth culture, that is Vernay in Oldenzaal. As one of the European sites within a global organization, more than 200 colleagues work daily on high-quality innovative solutions for globally recognized brands in Automotive, Medical and Household appliances. Vernay combines innovation, expertise and quality to create the best solutions for tomorrow’s applications.
New products are developed in close collaboration with internationally operating customers, followed by long-term series production. The success of the organization is based on specialization, application experience and technological development opportunities, but above all on the strength of its people.
Since its founding over 70 years ago, Vernay has developed into a trusted fluid control specialist serving leading OEM’s and emerging companies in the Automotive, Medical, Consumer/ Specialty, Printer and Small Engine industries.
For over 75 years, Vernay has been a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision fluid control components for critical applications in the automotive, medical, and industrial sectors. Headquartered in the United States with operations across Europe and Asia, Vernay is known for its engineering excellence, deep materials expertise, and commitment to quality. Our solutions are trusted by some of the world’s most respected brands, and our culture is built on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
We offer a challenging and independent position in a growing international company with excellent conditions of employment.
