Procured Parts Engineer

Brunel; Hengelo; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International career growth

Pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Procured Parts Engineer to serve as the technical link between engineering and international suppliers in the development of advanced radar systems. You translate complex requirements into supplier solutions, select partners, and drive product performance, quality, cost and delivery.

This role blends technical depth with stakeholder management in a high-tech environment. You’ll work on complex procured parts and subsystems, guiding suppliers through development and delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in engineering, supplier management, procurement engineering, systems engineering, or product development.
• Eligible for Dutch security clearance and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Define technical requirements and specs for complex supplier-developed parts with engineering teams.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers meeting technical, quality, and performance criteria.
• Guide suppliers through development, testing, qualification, and delivery as technical contact.
• Drive continuous improvements in quality, performance, cost, lead times, and supplier collaboration.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechatronics

Supplier management

Stakeholder coordination

English communication

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related field

Job description

Become the technical link between engineering and international suppliers in the development of advanced radar systems. As a Procured Parts Engineer, you translate complex requirements into supplier solutions, select the right partners, and drive product performance, quality, cost, and delivery. This role combines technical depth, stakeholder management, and strategic impact in a high-tech environment.

Description

As a Procured Parts Engineer, you are technically responsible for complex procured parts and subsystems that are integrated into advanced radar systems. These components are typically custom-developed, manufactured, and tested by suppliers before becoming part of the final system.

What will you do?

• Define technical requirements and specifications for complex supplier-developed parts and subsystems together with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers capable of developing and manufacturing solutions that meet technical, quality, and performance requirements.
• Guide suppliers throughout the development, testing, qualification, and delivery process while acting as their primary technical point of contact.
• Drive continuous improvements in quality, performance, cost efficiency, lead times, and supplier collaboration.

About the Client

Our client is a leading international high-tech organisation operating within the defence and security sector. The company develops advanced radar, surveillance, and mission‑critical systems that contribute to safety and security around the world. Engineers within the organisation work on innovative technologies in a multidisciplinary environment where technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key.

Profile

You are a technically driven professional who enjoys working at the intersection of engineering, supplier management, and stakeholder coordination. You are able to communicate effectively with both technical and commercial stakeholders, take ownership of complex challenges, and confidently influence decisions. You thrive in an international and multidisciplinary environment and are motivated by delivering high-quality results.

Additionally, you have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar engineering, supplier management, procurement engineering, systems engineering, or product development role.
• Experience working with complex technical systems, components, or subsystems.
• Fluency in English; German and/or French is considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally to visit suppliers.
• Eligibility to obtain Dutch security clearance.
  

Job Offer

You will join a leading international high-tech organisation that develops advanced systems for the defence and security industry. Within this innovative environment, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technology, collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines, and contribute directly to products that have a global impact.

You can expect:

• A gross annual salary between €61,000 and €83,000, depending on experience.
• Direct employment with the hiring organisation.
• A challenging and innovative projects in a high-tech environment.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• International career growth opportunities.
• A strong pension scheme and attractive secondary benefits.
• A collaborative environment where initiative, innovation, and personal development are encouraged.

About Brunel

At Brunel, we connect talented professionals with leading organizations across engineering, supply chain, technology and operations. We provide our specialists with exciting projects, personal guidance and continuous development opportunities.