Product Engineer: Hands-on Optimizer for High-Tech Production

Juken Uniproducts Private Limited; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

40 days holidays (incl. 13 ADV)

Development opportunities

Job summary

Frencken Mechatronics in the Netherlands is seeking a Product Engineer to own assigned products through production and sustaining phases, troubleshoot issues, and drive improvements on the shop floor.

This hands-on role requires a technical degree, several years of manufacturing experience, and strong English communication. You will collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations and enjoy a competitive salary and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (HBO).
• At least 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with high-tech products and complex assembly processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and PLM.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and RCA; Lean Six Sigma is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical owner for assigned products during production and sustaining phases.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, test failures, and quality concerns using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to support product introductions and production ramp-up.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing documentation (work instructions, test instructions, BOMs, PFMEAs, Control Plans).
• Support engineering changes and ensure correct translation to production.
• Review processes, tooling, layouts, and material flows for improvements.
• Provide second-line technical support to production teams.
• Drive continuous improvement focusing on quality, efficiency, lead time, and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to meet business objectives.

Skills

3+ years experience

High-tech products

Manufacturing processes

Quality systems

Product lifecycle management

8D / RCA

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field

Job description

Frencken Mechatronics in the Netherlands is seeking a Product Engineer to own assigned products through production and sustaining phases, troubleshoot issues, and drive improvements on the shop floor.

This hands-on role requires a technical degree, several years of manufacturing experience, and strong English communication. You will collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations and enjoy a competitive salary and development opportunities.