Manufacturing Engineer Machining

Frencken Machining B.V. (Eindhoven); Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International high-tech environment

Work with leading global customers

Career development and training

Collaborative culture with impact

Leadership of NPI projects

Job summary

Frencken Machining B.V. (Eindhoven) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Machining to drive NPI and industrialization projects in Eindhoven and related facilities.

You will translate customer requirements into scalable manufacturing solutions, optimize processes, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence. The role requires 5+ years in machining environments, strong knowledge of PFMEA and control plans, and a proactive, analytical mindset with excellent English

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics or related field.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in machining or high-tech manufacturing.
• Experience leading NPI and industrialization projects.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on, continuous improvement mindset.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturability assessments and support RFQ activities.
• Act as the technical link between customers and internal teams.
• Lead NPI and industrialization projects from concept to production.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and related documentation.
• Improve production performance in quality, cost, delivery, and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.
• Resolve complex manufacturing issues and support engineering changes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams.

Skills

CNC machining

Lean Manufacturing

PFMEA

Control Plans

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Lean tools

Job description

About Frencken

At Frencken, we are a global high-tech manufacturing partner serving leading OEM customers in the semiconductor, medical, analytical, and industrial sectors. Through advanced manufacturing technologies, engineering expertise, and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver precision solutions that help our customers succeed.

Your Role As a Manufacturing Engineer Machining

As a Manufacturing Engineer Machining, you are the technical expert for machining and manufacturing processes, industrialization activities, and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects in Eindhoven and Reuver. You translate customer requirements into efficient and scalable manufacturing solutions while ensuring alignment with Frencken's capabilities. Working closely with customers and cross-functional teams, you drive manufacturability, lead NPI projects from concept to production, optimize processes, and contribute to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturability assessments and support RFQ activities.
• Act as the technical link between customers and internal teams.
• Lead NPI and industrialization projects from concept to production.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and related documentation.
• Improve production performance in quality, cost, delivery, and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.
• Resolve complex manufacturing issues and support engineering changes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in machining or high-tech manufacturing.
• Experience leading NPI and industrialization projects.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, manufacturing processes, and process optimization.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on, and focused on continuous improvement.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• A challenging role within an international high-tech environment.
• Opportunities to work with leading global customers and innovative technologies.
• Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where your ideas have real impact.
• The opportunity to lead exciting NPI and industrialization projects at the forefront of precision manufacturing.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join Frencken and help shape the future of high-tech machining by developing innovative manufacturing solutions, leading successful product introductions, and delivering operational excellence for world-class customers.

About Frencken Group

We are a global integrated technology solutions company that’s fully committed to providing complete and integrated one-stop solutions in partnership with our valued customers. The Frencken Group serves customers in Europe, Asia, and the US through a global network of operating subsidiaries. The Group offers a comprehensive range of product solutions that span the entire value chain – from initial product design, development and prototyping, to engineering, final test, and series manufacturing. The comprehensive range of product solutions is enabled by leveraging the capabilities of our strategically located facilities in the Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia, and China.

We look forward to meeting with you and explore your career path with Frencken.