Manufacturing Engineer

VHE; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Overtime pay

Holiday allowance

40 days leave

Travel reimbursement

Bike leasing

Direct employment

Flexible hours

Eindhoven location

Training & courses

Team outings

CAO Metalektro

Job summary

VHE Industrial Automation, based in Eindhoven, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive industrialization, support the Sales team on manufacturability assessments, and implement production improvements. You will guide the NPI process to ensure smooth product introductions into production.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Automation, with strong analytical skills and knowledge of Lean, FMEA, and Control Plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Automation.
• Experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of NPI, production processes, and assembly principles for complex electrical systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Lean or Green Belt, FMEA, and Control Plans.
• Knowledge of cleanroom assembly is an advantage in high-tech sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced manufacturing strategies in collaboration with the Sales department.
• Apply DFx principles to optimize production processes.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues in production using RCA and practical problem‑solving.
• Create and maintain work instructions, procedures, specifications, and reports.
• Collaborate with Production Engineering and other departments to improve process and product quality.

Skills

NPI process

Root Cause Analysis

DFx knowledge

Process improvement

Reading drawings

Dutch/English fluency

Education

Bachelor in Electrical

Mechatronics degree

Industrial Automation degree

Job description

VHE Industrial Automation is a leading and rapidly growing high-tech manufacturing company with 170 employees, specializing in industrial automation. We deliver high-quality solutions to the top tier of the high-tech industry and continuously expand our activities with international ambitions. At VHE, everyone shares a passion for technology and strives for continuous innovation and quality. We offer a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment with plenty of opportunities for personal development and entrepreneurship.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role within our organization, focusing on three core responsibilities: industrialization, sales support, and production improvements. You will guide the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and ensure the smooth introduction of new products into production. In addition, you will support the Sales team by assessing the manufacturability of customer requests and advising on technical solutions. Finally, you will initiate and implement improvements that enhance the efficiency, quality, and reliability of our production processes.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced manufacturing strategies in collaboration with the Sales department.
• Apply Design for Assembly/Manufacturing (DFx) principles to optimize production processes.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues in production processes using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and practical problem-solving methodologies.
• Create and maintain work instructions, procedures, specifications, and reports.
• Collaborate with Production Engineering and other departments to continuously improve process and product quality.

What We Expect

• A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Automation.
• Experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of NPI, production processes, and assembly principles for complex electrical systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (such as Lean or Green Belt), FMEA, and Control Plans.
• Knowledge of cleanroom assembly is an advantage, given the stringent requirements within the high-tech sector.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and Technical Product Documentation (TPD).
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written.

What We Offer

VHE Industrial Automation offers a challenging and responsible position within an ambitious, technically advanced, and informal organization. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself and make a real impact in a dynamic and inspiring working environment. Our shared passion for industrial automation enables us to consistently deliver the highest quality.

In addition, we offer excellent employment conditions, including:

• A competitive gross monthly salary between €3,800 and €4,600, depending on your education and experience.
• Overtime compensation and holiday allowance.
• An impressive 40 days of annual leave.
• Travel expense reimbursement and a bicycle leasing scheme.
• Direct employment with VHE, including an initial contract of at least seven months.
• Flexible working hours, allowing you to start between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
• A pleasant workplace in Eindhoven, where you will have the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art high-tech products within a company characterized by short communication lines.
• A close-knit team where you can truly be yourself.
• Extensive attention to your personal and professional development through training and courses.
• Enjoyable activities outside of work, including team outings, social events, and our Break-Even afternoons.
• VHE is affiliated with the Metalektro Collective Labour Agreement (CAO Metalektro).