Manufacturing Manager

AME (Applied Micro Electronics); Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AME (Applied Micro Electronics) is a Brainport Eindhoven electronics partner delivering high-quality products with lifecycle support. The Manufacturing Manager will lead the factory across Electronics Manufacturing, System Assembly and Mechanical Manufacturing (plastics injection moulding) in a low-volume, high-mix environment.

You will manage ~80 FTE via 4 Production Managers, report to the Operations Manager, and sit on the Operations Management Team, driving on-time delivery, productivity,

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field.
• Proven senior manufacturing leadership experience 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).
• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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-modelling 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.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Change Management

Data-driven

People Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SQDCE

Job description

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-modelling 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)
• 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