Join us to apply for the Vice President of Research & Development role at Atlas Copco.
Become part of Portable Air and join the incredible yellow team! We are expanding our core products and pushing boundaries in a dynamic, innovative environment centered around cutting-edge air compressor technology. If you are excited by growth, innovation, and making an impact, we would love to have you on board.
Are you ready to shape the future of innovation and lead a global engineering team in the world of Portable Air? We are looking for a visionary Vice President of Research & Development to join our fast-paced, innovation-driven team. This is your chance to leave a lasting impact by driving world-class product development across our brands.
Mission
As the VP of Research & Development (Engineering), you will lead breakthrough innovations, cutting-edge technologies, and next-level reliability. Your role involves reducing time-to-market and developing smarter portable air compressors, boosters, nitrogen generators, and other products. You will shape the future of our portfolio, balancing continuous improvement with innovative new ideas, alongside the VP of Marketing.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement an R&D strategy aligned with the product roadmap.
* Drive a forward-thinking technology strategy focusing on innovation and speed.
* Ensure efficient delivery of new products to the market by the global team.
* Empower and align high-performing engineering teams worldwide.
* Manage, train, motivate, and develop the global R&D team.
* Promote standardization, part re-use, and process excellence across Portable Air Division.
* Chair Product Committee Meetings to set governance and strategic direction.
* Partner with Operations to optimize production capabilities globally.
* Integrate Design for Manufacturing principles for smarter, faster, and cleaner production.
* Champion sustainability through accurate Scope 3 emissions reporting.
Experience
* Proven track record in engineering and leadership.
* Deep expertise in engineering techniques and product development.
* Bonus: experience in diesel machinery and renewables.
Knowledge and Education
* University degree in Engineering or similar.
* Postgraduate degree or MBA is a plus.
* Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
Personality Requirements
* Passion for technology and results-driven mindset.
* People-centric leadership and effective collaboration skills.
* Ability to work as part of the Divisional Management Team.
* High standards, continuous improvement, and quality focus.
* Customer-focused with entrepreneurial thinking.
* Resilient, agile, and able to find opportunities in change.
* Open-minded, collaborative, and willing to learn from mistakes.
* Result-oriented with a proactive attitude to find the best solutions.
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Hiring Manager: Hendrik Timmermans
Recruiter: Elaine Vasconcelos
Application deadline: May 12th, 2025
Special requirement: Flexibility to travel internationally and thrive in a cross-cultural environment.
About Portable Air
At Portable Air, we work with passion and purpose! We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing different perspectives enrich our business. Join us to help shape a sustainable, innovative, and inclusive future. Be part of this exciting journey!
Apply now and experience a collaborative, dynamic environment full of opportunities for growth.
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