Electronic Product Care Manager

We are looking for an experienced Electronic Product Care Manager to take a leading role in managing and improving existing electronic products and systems throughout their lifecycle.In this position, you will work at the intersection of electronics, embedded systems, engineering and product management. You will be responsible for coordinating technical activities, resolving product-related challenges and ensuring that released products continue to meet expectations regarding quality, safety, performance and reliability. The role involves close collaboration with several departments, including Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Product Management, Service and Global R&D. We are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, can navigate a changing environment and has the confidence to make decisions and move activities forward independently. Your Responsibilities As Electronic Product Care Manager, you will lead and coordinate product care activities together with a cross-functional team of hardware, firmware and software engineers.You will oversee several parallel activities, ranging from technical investigations and product improvements to component availability and supplier-related changes. An important part of the role is to establish priorities, allocate resources and ensure that activities progress according to agreed timelines, budgets and quality expectations. Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead and prioritize product care activities for released electronic products and systems, considering customer impact, safety, compliance, urgency, business risks and available resources.
• Coordinate engineers across hardware, firmware and software, ensuring clear responsibilities, effective collaboration and timely delivery.
• Plan and follow up on technical activities, resources, timelines and budgets, from initial investigation through implementation, verification, release and closure.
• Investigate field failures, customer complaints, production-related issues and recurring defects, driving root-cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage challenges related to electronic component obsolescence, shortages and supplier changes, working with relevant departments to identify and qualify suitable, cost-effective alternatives.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies and resource constraints, taking appropriate action and escalating issues when necessary.
• Monitor performance through relevant KPIs, including issue resolution times, outstanding activities, recurring problems, delivery performance and product quality.
• Communicate progress, technical decisions, risks and recommendations to both engineering teams and business stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by introducing more efficient ways of working and making effective use of data, automation and AI-supported tools.

Job requirements Your Background We are looking for someone with a solid technical foundation and experience coordinating engineering activities in a complex product environment. You are comfortable working with different stakeholders and have the ability to balance technical considerations with business priorities. To succeed in this role, we believe you have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• At least five years of professional experience within electronics, embedded systems, product development, product care, sustaining engineering or a similar technical area.
• Experience leading cross-functional and multicultural teams, preferably within a matrix organization.
• Strong analytical skills and experience investigating complex technical issues, assessing risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management, engineering change processes, configuration management, verification, validation and technical documentation.
• Experience planning and prioritizing multiple activities while managing resources, budgets and urgent technical matters.
• Good communication skills and the ability to explain technical challenges and decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Professional proficiency in English.

About You

• As a person, you are structured and analytical, but also proactive and solution-oriented. You are comfortable taking initiative and driving technical activities forward without relying on detailed instructions or predefined processes.

You know how to bring people together, establish clear priorities and make well-informed decisions, even when several challenges need to be addressed simultaneously. You enjoy working in an international and collaborative environment and can adapt your approach depending on the situation, the people involved and the business needs. What We Offer This assignment offers the opportunity to work with advanced electronic products and technologies in an international engineering environment. You will be part of a collaborative and inclusive organization where technical expertise, continuous improvement and professional development are valued. The position also offers opportunities for training and development, involvement in technically challenging projects and a flexible working arrangement with 40% remote work. Application procedure A Maandag® recruiter will assess your application as soon as possible to determine whether you are suitable for an open position. About the company If you are a good match, we would like to receive a CV in WORD format with motivation why you fit this assignment, your availability and any scheduled holidays. Why Maandag Nordic? With us, you’ll get the chance to really put your ideas into action. We offer a work environment where you can grow and learn through hands-on experience - trying things out, making mistakes, and improving. For more than 35 years, Maandag® has been at the forefront of empowering people and organisations. We not only help professionals get jobs, but also connect them with a future that matches their values, desires and ambitions. Because when people are truly in the right place, they can develop themselves, fulfil their dreams and go to work with fresh energy every day. The energy and power released in the process is a catalyst for growth for companies. We started in the Netherlands, but now we also help professionals and organisations in Belgium, Poland, Dubai and Sweden. Our extensive knowledge of different markets, coupled with our wide network, enables us to make perfect matches quickly.