Product Engineer

Progressive; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave (including ADV)

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a Product Engineer to own products through their production lifecycle, acting as the bridge between Production, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering. You will own product performance, support production teams, and drive improvements to quality, efficiency, and manufacturability.

This hands-on role involves solving complex production issues, implementing engineering changes, and leading cross-functional improvement projects to optimize processes and lead times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with high-tech products and complex assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience with structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D and Root Cause Analysis.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or experience is considered an advantage.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Dutch language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical owner and product expert for assigned products during production and sustaining phases.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, test failures, and quality concerns using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support the introduction of new products and ensure a seamless transition from prototype to volume production.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, test procedures, BOMs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and other process-related documentation.
• Coordinate and implement engineering changes, ensuring they are effectively translated into the manufacturing environment.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, tooling, layouts, and material flows to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Provide second-line technical support to production teams and assist in resolving complex product-related challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality enhancement, efficiency gains, lead-time reduction, and waste elimination.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to achieve operational and business objectives.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Job description

As a Product Engineer, you are the technical owner of your product throughout its production lifecycle. Acting as the bridge between Production, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering, you ensure products are manufactured efficiently, consistently, and in line with customer expectations.

Once a product enters the production phase, you become the go-to technical expert. You take ownership of product performance, support production teams in solving complex challenges, and drive continuous improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and manufacturability.

This is a highly dynamic and hands-on position where no two days are the same. One day, you may be investigating a quality issue on the production floor; the next, you could be implementing engineering changes, optimizing manufacturing processes, or leading improvement projects with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical owner and product expert for assigned products during production and sustaining phases.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, test failures, and quality concerns using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support the introduction of new products and ensure a seamless transition from prototype to volume production.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, test procedures, BOMs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and other process-related documentation.
• Coordinate and implement engineering changes, ensuring they are effectively translated into the manufacturing environment.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, tooling, layouts, and material flows to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Provide second-line technical support to production teams and assist in resolving complex product-related challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality enhancement, efficiency gains, lead-time reduction, and waste elimination.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to achieve operational and business objectives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with high-tech products and complex assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience with structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D and Root Cause Analysis. Lean Six Sigma certification or experience is considered an advantage.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Dutch language skills are a plus.

Who You Are

You are naturally curious and have a passion for understanding how things work. Rather than simply fixing problems, you enjoy uncovering root causes and implementing sustainable solutions that prevent issues from recurring.

You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can effectively balance multiple priorities while maintaining focus on quality and results. You are comfortable working closely with operators, engineers, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization and can translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions.

Above all, you combine analytical thinking with a hands-on mindset and are continuously looking for ways to improve products, processes, and performance.

What's in It for You?

• A challenging role in an innovative high-tech manufacturing environment.
• The opportunity to take ownership of products and make a direct impact on operational performance and customer satisfaction.
• Exposure to complex technical challenges and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary package and bonus scheme.
• 40 days of annual leave, including 13 ADV days.
• A culture that encourages initiative, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.