Manufacturing Manager

Applied Microelectronics AME; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Flat organizational structure

International team and modern facilities

Job summary

A leading electronics company in Eindhoven is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager to lead factory operations across various manufacturing departments. The ideal candidate will drive performance in a low-volume, high-mix environment, ensuring quality and efficiency. Responsibilities include coaching teams, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Candidates should have relevant degrees and senior leadership experience in manufacturing. This position offers a chance to impact factory performance in a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role, preferably in electronics or mechatronics.
• Strong understanding of low-volume / high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Excellent command of English (Dutch is a plus).
• Strong understanding of low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Experience with performance management systems (SQDCE) and structured daily management.
• Solid track record in continuous improvement (Lean, Kaizen, root cause analysis, CAPA).
• Strong people leadership skills: coaching, accountability, communication, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple manufacturing departments ensuring execution on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Efficiency.
• Drive factory performance in terms of on-time delivery and productivity.
• Build an engaged workforce that aligns with AME’s core values.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence (Lean, Kaizen, standard work, problem solving).
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Engineering/Industrialization, and Supply Chain to remove bottlenecks and prevent recurring issues.
• Oversee the Service department for internal and external reject handling, ensuring fast containment and structural improvements.
• Align with the Facility department to support manufacturing continuity and operational stability.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean methodologies

Change management

Performance management systems

Analytical skills

Coaching and accountability

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field

Tools

SQDCE system

Job description

Who are we

AME, part of the Metis Group, is an electronics company located in Brainport Eindhoven, a leading tech region. We partner with customers in developing and manufacturing high-quality electronic products with extensive product life cycle support.

The combination of electrical, mechanical, software, and industrial engineering expertise in our teams drives our innovation in markets like energy, climate and industry. With over 25 years of experience, a commitment to technology, a skilled workforce and a strong customer base, AME provides a unique offering as a manufacturing partner in the electronics sector.

Your daily job

As a Manufacturing Manager at AME, you lead our factory organization across Electronics Manufacturing, System Assembly, and Mechanical Manufacturing (plastics injection moulding).

You are accountable for the overall factory performance in a low-volume, high-mix environment where quality, flexibility, and reliability are critical. You lead approximately 80 FTE through 4 Production Managers, report to the Operations Manager, and are part of the Operations Management Team.

In this role, you:

• Lead multiple manufacturing departments and ensure strong execution on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Efficiency.
• Drive factory performance in terms of on-time delivery, productivity, and first-time-right quality
• Build an engaged workforce and a positive working environment, role‑modeling AME’s core values: togetherness, commitment, and excellence
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence (Lean, Kaizen, standard work, problem solving)
• Ensure strong cross‑functional collaboration with Quality, Engineering/Industrialization, and Supply Chain to remove bottlenecks and prevent recurring issues
• Oversee the Service department for internal and external reject handling, ensuring fast containment and structural improvements
• Align with the Facility department to support manufacturing continuity and operational stability

Who are you

• Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field
• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role, preferably in electronics or mechatronics
• Experience leading multiple teams through managers (manager‑of‑managers)
• Strong understanding of low‑volume / high‑mix manufacturing environments
• Experience with performance management systems (SQDCE) and structured daily management
• Solid track record in continuous improvement (Lean, Kaizen, root cause analysis, CAPA)
• Strong people leadership skills: coaching, accountability, communication, and change management
• Able to work effectively in a cross‑functional and dynamic environment
• Strong analytical skills and a data‑driven mindset
• Excellent command of English (Dutch is a plus)

Why joining AME?

• A senior leadership role with direct impact on factory performance and culture
• A technically complex environment combining electronics, system assembly, and plastics manufacturing
• A fast‑growing and ambitious organization
• Flat organizational structure with short communication lines
• An international team with modern facilities and equipment
• Responsibility, ownership, and room for professional growth