About us
In a rapidly changing world, where technological innovation drives progress, one critical aspect is often overlooked: the wealth of knowledge and experience that disappears when technicians retire. With the aging workforce accelerating and hundreds of seasoned professionals leaving their careers each year, this valuable resource often goes untapped. This happens even as the shortage of skilled technical personnel continues to grow. We considered that a waste and saw an opportunity to change it.
We are Jaap Snip and Ronald Hunslip, entrepreneurs and pioneers in leveraging proven skill and experience, and sharing and using globally available knowledge.
The past decade we have spent specialising in reactivating, deploying and utilising (early) retired technicians. What stood out most to us in this process is the humility of these true masters. Our experts prefer to stay out of the spotlight, allowing their actions to speak louder than words. Only through thorough questioning did we uncover the boundless knowledge and skills, which extend far beyond their own field of expertise.
With their years of experience, our experts have the ability to find the right solution in one go. This not only saves valuable time but also ensures that projects run more smoothly. Their approach is pragmatic and results-driven, free from unnecessary complexity or ego. This makes them highly valued and ensures they are quickly embraced in any new environment.
In addition, our experts are masters at passing on knowledge. Their seemingly simple but immensely valuable advice can give young technicians a flying start to their careers.
What they have learned over decades, they transfer to the next generation in a matter of weeks. They are role models, even if they are unaware of it, and that is precisely their strength.
The best part of all? Our seasoned technicians have found the perfect balance between enjoying their retirement, such as spending time with their family, and making valuable contributions to projects. Their involvement is flexible and fully tailored to their preferences and availability.
A key role within Smart Way Engineering
At Smart Way Engineering, these retired technicians are an integral part of our Core Connect Team.
They are the architects of our projects, mapping out the big picture and providing the essential building blocks. Their work lays the foundation upon which our remote teams build. The result? An efficient process, high-quality outcome, and sustainable knowledge transfer.