Electronics Factory Leader – Lean, High‑Mix Production

AME (Applied Micro Electronics); Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AME (Applied Micro Electronics) is a Brainport Eindhoven electronics partner delivering high-quality products with lifecycle support. The Manufacturing Manager will lead the factory across Electronics Manufacturing, System Assembly and Mechanical Manufacturing (plastics injection moulding) in a low-volume, high-mix environment.

You will manage ~80 FTE via 4 Production Managers, report to the Operations Manager, and sit on the Operations Management Team, driving on-time delivery, productivity,

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field.
• Proven senior manufacturing leadership experience in electronics or mechatronics.
• Experience leading multiple teams through managers (manager-of-managers).
• Strong understanding of low-volume / high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Experience with performance management systems (SQDCE).
• Solid track record in continuous improvement (Lean, Kaizen, root cause analysis, CAPA).
• Strong people leadership skills: coaching, accountability, communication, and change management.
• Able to work effectively in a cross-functional and dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent command of English (Dutch is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple manufacturing departments and ensure strong execution on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Efficiency.
• Drive factory performance in terms of on-time delivery, productivity, and first-time-right quality.
• Build an engaged workforce and a positive working environment, role-modelling AME’s core values: togetherness, commitment, and excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence (Lean, Kaizen, standard work, problem solving).
• Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Engineering/Industrialization, and Supply Chain to remove bottlenecks and prevent recurring issues.
• Oversee the Service department for internal and external reject handling, ensuring fast containment and structural improvements.
• Align with the Facility department to support manufacturing continuity and operational stability.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Change Management

Data-driven

People Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SQDCE

Job description

AME (Applied Micro Electronics) is a Brainport Eindhoven electronics partner delivering high-quality products with lifecycle support. The Manufacturing Manager will lead the factory across Electronics Manufacturing, System Assembly and Mechanical Manufacturing (plastics injection moulding) in a low-volume, high-mix environment.

You will manage ~80 FTE via 4 Production Managers, report to the Operations Manager, and sit on the Operations Management Team, driving on-time delivery, productivity,