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Head of Life Cycle Management (m/f/d)
Country/Region: BE
Location:
Lommel, VLI, BE, 3920
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Req ID 89814 | Lommel, Belgium, ZF Wind Power Antwerpen NV
Job Description
ZF Wind Power is one of the world’s leading providers of wind turbine gearboxes and is currently being established as an independent entity within the ZF Group – with the clear goal of responding even more effectively to market and customer needs while enabling further growth. This step increases entrepreneurial flexibility and strengthens our role as a global technology leader in wind energy.
We have the world’s largest installed capacity of +8 MW offshore wind turbine gearboxes. Since entering the wind industry in 1979, we have delivered more than 85,000 gearboxes, powering over 200 GW wind turbines, covering more than 25% of the total installed capacity of geared-driven wind turbines worldwide. Together with our partners, we continuously invest in the wind market to empower a sustainable future together.
Because ZF Wind Power keeps on growing, we are looking for a Head of Life Cycle Management, (LCM) to lead the team in our headquarters in Lommel, Belgium.
Role Overview
As Head of Life Cycle Management, you manage the life-cycle of running products both in the serial and after-sales phase. You ensure high quality, cost efficiency, and timely implementation of changes, while maximizing customer satisfaction. You take ownership for warranty cases and field quality issues, including claims management coordination with customers, suppliers and insurance companies and you drive continuous product improvement.
What you can look forward to as Head of Life Cycle Management (m/f/d)
Lead life cycle management processes (8D, change management, phase-out) for serial and after-sales products
Own warranty cases and coordinate claims with customers, suppliers, and partners
Drive root cause analysis and improve product performance in the field
Manage product and process changes, including Change Control Board activities
Support after-sales strategy, including service readiness and spare parts offering
Optimize lifecycle costs (quality, reliability, and cost)
Improve and standardize global processes and support digitalization initiatives
Your profile as Head of Life Cycle Management (m/f/d)
Master’s degree in Engineering
10+ years’ experience in engineering, project, or technical management
5+ years in a leadership role
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Customer-focused, solution-driven, and commercially aware
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Language: good knowledge of English is a must, Dutch is beneficial
Benefits
Why choose ZF in Lommel:
A role in an international company with innovative products that have a positive impact on our planet.
A competitive salary with extensive benefits package, including a company car and net allowance
Up to 20 legal vacation days (upon full entitlement) and 18 ADV days per year
Hybrid working model
Be part of our ZF team as Head of Life Cycle Management (m/f/d) and apply now!
Contact
Fabian Ewald
+49 211 584 2178
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