Manufacturing Engineer Machining

Frencken Group; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

International high-tech environment

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Frencken Group in Eindhoven and Reuver, Netherlands, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Machining to translate customer requirements into scalable manufacturing solutions and to drive NPI and industrialization projects. You will optimize CNC machining processes, lead manufacturability assessments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve quality, cost, delivery, and efficiency.

The role demands a hands-on, proactive engineer with a strong Lean background, fluent English (Dutch a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, 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, 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.

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

Process optimization

PFMEA

Control Plans

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Mechatronics

Job description

## Manufacturing Engineer MachiningApply: Eindhoven, Netherlands: Reuver, Netherlands: Full time: Posted Today: JR102086## About FrenckenAt 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 RoleAs 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.