Production Engineer

Support Revolution; 's-Hertogenbosch; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Production Engineer with 3+ years’ experience to optimize manufacturing processes in a high-tech environment. The role emphasizes equipment maintenance, process improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve efficiency and quality goals.

The successful candidate will analyze production data, implement Lean and Six Sigma practices, and support safety and environmental initiatives on the production floor in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of production/manufacturing experience in electronics/high-tech sectors.
• Experience optimizing production processes and working with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma concepts is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to ensure smooth and efficient processes.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment and coordinate with maintenance.
• Collaborate with Quality Control to address production issues affecting quality.
• Prepare and present production performance reports to management.
• Monitor inventory of materials and coordinate timely material availability.
• Promote safety and environmental sustainability on the floor.
• Guide and develop production staff to enhance skills and efficiency.

Skills

English communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Production Engineer with 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, particularly in the electronics or high-tech sector. This role focuses on optimizing production processes, troubleshooting equipment issues, and driving operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Production Line Support:
  • Oversee daily operations on the production floor to ensure all processes run smoothly and efficiently.
  • Provide technical support to resolve issues that arise during production and minimize downtime.
• Process Optimization:
  • Analyze and optimize existing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, product quality, and cost effectiveness.
  • Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives like Lean Manufacturing(5S etc) and Six Sigma.
• Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
  • Ensure all machinery and equipment are properly maintained and calibrated.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot/communicate mechanical, electrical, and software related issues on production equipment.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance:
  • Collaborate with the Quality Control team to identify and address production issues impacting product quality.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software related issues on production equipment(coordinate with equipment engineer).
• Documentation & Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate records of production activities, performance & output.
  • Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly production reports to the Managers.
• Work closely with production operators and technicians to monitor and manage workflow.
• Provide guidance and technical support to the production team to improve skill sets and efficiency.
• Support manager to coordinate team properly.
• Prepare Skill matrix of Team and preparing development plan for each team member.
• Inventory & Resource Management:
  • Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, tools, and spare parts to prevent disruptions in production.
  • Coordinate with the team to ensure timely availability of required materials.
• Safety & Environmental Compliance:
  • Promote and enforce a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and policies.
  • Identify and implement measures to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, and promote environmental sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably in the electronics or high-tech industry.
• Previous experience in optimizing production processes and working with cross functional teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control principles.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis, etc.). Experience with analytical tools/software such as Minitab, Power BI, or other statistical analysis programs is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities to identify and address production issues quickly and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with production operators, technicians, and cross functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple tasks with a proactive approach.
• Willingness to occasionally provide support beyond regular working hours in case of production emergencies.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards and safety protocols.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.