Account Engineer

Neways Electronics International; Leeuwarden; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 vacation days plus 13 additional ADV days

Flexible working hours

Solid pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Appealing bicycle plan

Job summary

Neways Electronics International in Leeuwarden is looking for an Account Engineer to manage product portfolios and drive innovative product introductions. You will be responsible for overseeing projects within Engineering and coordinating closely with the customer focus team to ensure successful product development.

The ideal candidate should possess a relevant bachelor’s degree and demonstrate strong communication skills in Dutch and English. Flexible working hours and attractive benefits including vacation and pension are part of the offering.

Join our international team and contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• A technical or business-oriented bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrable affinity with technology and relevant work experience.
• Experience with production, test development, and business processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient manufacturing of products per customer specifications.
• Communicate with customers about technical issues.
• Oversee technical progress of product introductions.

Skills

Technical project management

Project-based work experience

Strong communication skills (Dutch and English)

Problem-solving abilities

Education

(Technical) Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics

Job description

Are you ready to bring customer ideas to life by using your technical skills at a high-tech manufacturer and contributing to innovative product introductions?

Account Engineer

This is how you make impact

As an Account Engineer, you are technically responsible for the product portfolio of your customers and for introducing new products within your area of work and customer base. In this role, you constantly balance the interests of the customer, the technical feasibility of a project, and the interests of Neways.

You are part of the Customer Focus Team, which also includes sales, planning, and procurement. You are responsible for the projects running within Engineering for your customer, and you ensure proper monitoring and communication of progress related to product introductions. In this role, you will also frequently coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering and Test Engineering. You report directly to the Engineering Manager.

This is what we offer you

At Neways, you will join an international, fast-growing organization. Innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. You will work in a project-driven environment, surrounded by professionals who strive to make a difference together. We believe in your development, which is why you’ll have plenty of room for personal growth.

Further you can count on:

• An attractive salary that matches your knowledge and experience.
• 27 vacation days plus 13 additional ADV days.
• Holiday allowance and an appealing bicycle plan.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work partly from home.
• A solid pension scheme and travel expense reimbursement.

This is what you bring to the team

• A technical or business-oriented bachelor’s degree, for example in (Technical) Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics.
• Demonstrable affinity with technology and work experience in a similar role.
• Affinity with and experience in project-based work.
• Experience with production, test development, and business processes and procedures is a plus.
• Tactical Skills such as technical project management, technical product release (responsible), Customer contact and Life cycle management.
• Operation Skills such as cost price calculation, initial feasibility study (incl product FMEA & Control plan), component engineering, product ownership and BOM Management.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to stand your ground.
• Problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and the capacity to maintain a clear overview.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English.

Your daily responsibilities include

• Ensuring from the start of the design phase that the product can be efficiently manufactured and produced according to the specifications agreed upon with the customer.
• Communicating with customers about technical content and issues.
• Being responsible for the technical progress of product introductions.
• Ensuring that the product is well-developed, manufacturable, and testable.
• Overseeing all technical aspects related to evaluating changes in terms of completeness and manufacturability.
• Entering data (product information and BOM) into the ERP system and requesting missing components (BOM management and component engineering).
• Aligning the technical work with Manufacturing Engineers and Test Engineers.
• Assessing and providing advice on “design for excellence.”