Manufacturing Engineer – PCBA-NPI

Prodrive Technologies; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Metalektro CLA raise

33 vacation days

Pension plan

Travel allowance

Growth plan

Career advancement

Flexible hours

On-site meals

Tools provided

Sports facilities

Job summary

Prodrive Technologies in Eindhoven is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer focused on PCBA and NPI to industrialize PCB assemblies and transfer new products into volume production.

You will drive DFx for manufacturability, collaborate with R&D and production to ensure robust, scalable, and quality processes that meet IPC standards, while leading improvement projects and ramp-ups on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Hands-on and proactive problem-solving in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset with experience in process optimization.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and quality control methods (e.g., SPC, Six Sigma, FMEA, CAPA).
• Knowledge of PCBA and IPC standards.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred; with experience applying Lean in production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.
• Drive major improvement projects within the department to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with the R&D department to improve product designs for manufacturability.
• Actively participate in New Product Introductions (NPI), ensuring smooth transitions and efficient production processes.
• Be present on the floor daily, engaging with production teams to implement practical solutions.
• Apply project management skills to ensure improvement projects are completed effectively.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Project management

Statistical methods

Lean Six Sigma

IPC standards

PCBA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

If you are enthusiastic about driving positive changes and eager to shape the future of manufacturing in a dynamic, international environment, we invite you to join our PCBA-NPI team as Manufacturing engineer.

Summary

• Location
• Education
• Bachelor
• Years of experience
• 2+
• Function field
• Operations & Manufacturing
• Hours
• 40

We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with a strong focus on PCBA and NPI. In this role, you will be responsible for the successful industrialization of PCB assemblies, ensuring that new products are seamlessly transferred from design into volume production.

You will play a key role in bridging R&D and manufacturing driving Design for Manufacturability (DFM), while securing robust, scalable, and high-quality assembly processes. Within our high-tech environment, you will lead the introduction of complex PCBA builds, optimize production readiness, and ensure that all processes meet IPC and quality standards from the start.

Additionally, you will drive continuous improvement within PCBA operations, focusing on yield, efficiency, and quality performance. You will collaborate closely with suppliers, engineering teams, and production to implement best-in-class assembly processes and ensure smooth ramp-ups.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.
• Drive major improvement projects within the department to enhance efficiency and quality
• Collaborate with the R&D department to improve product designs for manufacturability
• Actively participate in New Product Introductions (NPI), ensuring smooth transitions and efficient production processes
• Be present on the floor daily, engaging with production teams to implement practical solutions
• Apply project management skills to ensure improvement projects are completed effectively

What we offer

• Salary growth in accordance with CLA Metalektro increases
• 33 vacation days (including public holidays) plus 13 additional ADV days per year to support a healthy work–life balance
• Pension plan and travel allowance for on-site working days
• Focus on personal development with a tailored growth plan
• Broad career advancement opportunities across various technical roles and projects
• A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture
• Flexible working hours in a 24/7 environment, with free lunch or dinner on-site
• iPhone, laptop, and other necessary tools to help you perform your work optimally
• Free sports facilities on campus to help you stay healthy and fit.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, and Industrial preferred).
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in the field of Manufacturing Engineering.
• Hands‑on and proactive approach to problem‑solving in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset, with experience in process optimization.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and quality control methods such as, process capability analysis, Six Sigma, capacity analysis, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Plan Do Check Act etc.
• Knowledge of PCBA and IPC standards
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred, with experience applying Lean principles in a production setting.
• Experience working in a high‑tech environment is a plus.
• Project management skills, with the ability to coordinate stakeholders and ensure project success.
• Comfortable with being present on the production floor and working closely with production and R&D teams.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken)

About Prodrive Technologies

We are committed to developing technologies that make an impact. Through our innovative solutions, we contribute to a future in which people can thrive, resources are used optimally, and connectivity brings the world closer together. Our portfolio includes more than 500 unique products across disciplines such as analog and digital electronics, RF technology, mechatronics, and high-end computing.

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