Manufacturing Engineer

agap2 Netherlands; Noord-Brabant; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop

Mobile phone

Full travel allowance

Pension plan

25 vacation days

Flexible working hours (hybrid)

Job summary

agap2 Netherlands is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive the New Product Introduction (NPI) from design to production, translating concepts into clear, executable steps.

You will develop new production processes, prepare products for transfer to Slovakia, and collaborate with account, test and process engineers. The role requires an MBO in engineering, aerospace industry experience, strong English communication, and a structured, hands-on approach in a hybrid Netherlands environment.

Qualifications

• MBO diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Strong experience in the aerospace/aviation industry.
• Experience with defining production processes and creating work instructions.
• Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Work Planner/Werkvoorbereider, CNC Machinist, Maintenance Technician or Electrician.
• Familiar with New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
• A structured, process-oriented way of working.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Dutch and German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing new production processes
• Preparing new products for production and supporting NPI
• Creating work instructions / TPDs
• Setting up and fine-tuning cutting, stripping, crimping and labelling machines
• Providing technical support to operators on the production floor
• Developing and improving tooling and workplace solutions, including 3D-printed tooling
• Improving production efficiency, output, reliability and lead times
• Preparing products for transfer to the production facility in Slovakia
• Working closely with Account Engineers, Test Engineers and Process Engineers

Skills

Aerospace industry experience

NPI process familiarity

Strong English communication

Structured/process-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

MBO diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Job description

Agap2 is a European IT and Engineering Consultancy, active in 14 countries with over 9.500 employees. The company was founded in Portugal and since 2014 we are based in the Netherlands with our Amsterdam office to provide our expertise to the Dutch market. Our employees are defined by the so-called "Agapian spirit", which is summarized in 5 keywords: family, union, friendship, team spirit, and learning

Did you identify with what defines us? Then read on to find out more.

The position

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be involved in the full New Product Introduction (NPI) process, translating designs into clear and executable production steps.

Your responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing new production processes
• Preparing new products for production and supporting NPI
• Creating work instructions / TPDs
• Setting up and fine-tuning cutting, stripping, crimping and labelling machines
• Providing technical support to operators on the production floor
• Developing and improving tooling and workplace solutions, including 3D-printed tooling
• Improving production efficiency, output, reliability and lead times
• Preparing products for transfer to the production facility in Slovakia
• Working closely with Account Engineers, Test Engineers and Process Engineers

What we're looking for

• MBO diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics
• Strong experience in the aerospace/aviation industry
• Experience with defining production processes and creating work instructions.
• Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Work Planner/Werkvoorbereider, CNC Machinist, Maintenance Technician or Electrician
• Familiar with New Product Introduction (NPI) process
• A structured, process-oriented way of working
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Dutch and German is a plus

What we offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Including a laptop, mobile phone, full travel allowance, and pension plan.
• Work-Life Balance: 25 vacation days, flexible working hours in a hybrid mode.
• Professional Growth: Weekly Dutch classes and a tailored talent management program with a financial budget to help you achieve your professional goals
• Dynamic Culture: Diverse team activities from tech meetups to sports and social events.

Is there still room for fun?

Of course! The combination of fun and development is essential in our team. A small impression: our team consists of more than 10 nationalities; we play paddle and regularly organize tech meetups, happy hour drinks, and pub quizzes.

At agap2, we defend equality and value diversity. We create a safe, diverse environment where opportunities are equal for all employees. All candidates with skills matching the position are welcome to join us!