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Head of R&D

Mammoet

Schiedam
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Posted on: May 21 2026
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

  • Head of R&D - Fabrication 
  • Located primarily in Breda, with head office Schiedam

The R&D-Fabrication team makes it possible for Mammoet to keep a leading position with an unparalleled fleet of equipment and realize innovative projects. The Head R&D-Fabrication leads and manages a department of 25-30 team members, capable to deliver new equipment turnkey and support Mammoet with fabrication capabilities.


WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Managing the organization and process of R&D-Fabrication.
  • Leading the R&D Fabrication-team of 5 - 7 direct reports, with a total team of 25 - 30 colleagues.
  • As a Global Process Owner of Fabrication you will set and control the standards for Fabrication and Product Development worldwide.
  • Provide budget estimates to Sales and Asset Owners for new equipment developments and fabrication items.
  • Act as a sparring partner for sales managers, project managers and asset owners worldwide.
  • Setting up the Project Teams. Assign, based on skill level and availability, the right person for the right job.
  • Ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and effectively.
  • Coordinating and support sub-contracting (engineering, drive and control, fabrication).
  • Coordinating between departments: Sales, Operations, Assets, Maintenance.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Management of Technology, Mechanical Engineering or similar. 
  • 5+ years leadership experience, managing multidisciplinary engineering and fabrication teams.
  • Experience in the Heavylift and Transport branche is preferred.
  • Experience with budgeting, cost estimation, resource planning, and project scheduling.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
  • Maintaining a helicopter view, strategic thinking and a pro-active attitude 

WHAT YOU’LL GET

  • A dynamic work environment, identical projects do not exist.
  • The possibility to develop your analytical skills and liberty to come up with out-of-the-box technical solutions.
  • Training and development on both a technical and personal level.
  • An informal and supportive work environment.
  • Being in control of your Mammoet career, within and outside the R&D Fabrication-department.
  • Competitive salary and terms of employment, with a company car. 
  • International traveling and dealing with a variety of cultures.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

  • Get in touch – email ymke.de.bijl@mammoet.com
  • Take a look at mammoet.com

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About Mammoet
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Mammoth

Smarter Safer Stronger

Mammoet offers solutions for every heavy lifting or transport challenge. We strive for long-term relationships with our customers to understand the challenges within their markets. By working closely with our partners, we achieve the most efficient and cost-effective approach. Customers trust us to help them achieve feats once considered impossible. And we've often broken records in the process.

Some dream about a future that is Smarter, Safer and Stronger. We actually build it.

Mammoet is a leading global company. We lift, transport, install, and dismantle objects, from dormers to wind turbines and from bridge components to petrochemical columns. We do this in ports and construction, but also in the petrochemical, energy, and offshore sectors. We operate an impressive fleet of machinery. 

Customers know we can deliver results that often seem impossible. That's because, through our extensive global experience, we've built up extensive technical expertise. We're known for the quality we deliver and the high safety standards we adhere to. We've made the impossible possible more than once.

We work hard with 7,000 like-minded colleagues. We're a proud club, and you can be a part of it. You're welcome. Together we make a difference!

Your career: always evolving

Our employees deliver the quality Mammoet is known for. That's why we're always working on their development, expanding their knowledge and skills in the field.  
 
Moreover, there are always opportunities for growth. You'll need to bring motivation and ambition. We'll train you at our own Academy. You can, for example, train to become a crane operator. It's up to you. Management positions? If you're interested, there's a path. Close to home, but also internationally if you prefer.

Together we make the difference

At Mammoet, we work together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. We work hard with loyal colleagues. We're a team that strives to grow every day. If you want to make the impossible possible with us, you're welcome. Together, we make a difference!

“Some dream about a future that is Smarter, Safer and Stronger. We actually build it. ”

Facts about

  • Number of employees: 7,000

  • Sector: Civil, Services, Energy, Offshore, Oil & Gas, Wind

  • Required education level: Pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO), Intermediate vocational education (MBO), Higher professional education (HBO), University Bachelor's degree (WO), University Master's degree (WO)

  • Career stage: Student, Entry-level (<3 years), Young professional (3-5 years), Professional (5-10 years), Senior professional (>10 years)

  • Required education: Technical