NPI Machining Lead, Manufacturing Engineer

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

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