Production Engineer (Components & Materials)

S[&]T; Delft; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

S&T is seeking a Production Engineer – Components & Materials to manage the technical lifecycle of components and materials in a high-precision, regulated environment. You will ensure supply continuity, compliance, and product performance while partnering with Quality, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, and Procurement teams.

Join a multidisciplinary Production Engineering group and contribute to accurate specs, BOMs, and traceability within PDM/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in mechanical engineering, industrial product design, mechatronics, or a similar field.
• At least 3 years of experience with components, supplier quality, or production engineering in a regulated sector (medical device preferred).
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes including plastics, metals, adhesives, and electronic components.
• Experience with technical drawings, GD&T, metrology, and change management processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, REACH, and RoHS; biocompatibility knowledge is a plus.
• Precise, organized approach and strong supplier engagement.
• Strong written and spoken English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own everything related to components, materials, and suppliers from selection to final validation.
• Monitor lifecycle of critical components and secure a secondary source before parts become unavailable.
• Evaluate change notifications and supplier deviations and their impact on products and processes.
• Lead component and material changes from start to finish—from analysis to release.
• Conduct supplier audits and First Article Inspections and handle technical aspects of audits.
• Own incoming inspection instructions and measurement methods for the inspection team.
• Ensure BOMs, specifications, and traceability data in PDM and ERP are accurate and aligned.
• Keep material data up to date (REACH, RoHS, PFAS) and identify substitutes.
• Collaborate with Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineers, QA Manager, and Procurement.

Skills

Supplier quality

Production engineering

GD&T

Metrology

Change management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

PDM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Join an innovative high-tech manufacturing organization that develops and produces complex, precision-engineered products for a highly regulated industry. Production takes place in low-volume, high-complexity environments where product quality, consistency, and traceability are critical.

As a Production Engineer – Components & Materials, you will be responsible for managing the technical lifecycle of components and materials, ensuring continuity of supply, compliance with regulations, and product performance throughout the manufacturing process.

You will work within a multidisciplinary Production Engineering team and collaborate closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, and Procurement colleagues.

What you will do:

• You take ownership of everything related to our components, materials, and their suppliers, from initial selection to final validation.
• You monitor the lifecycle of our critical components and secure a secondary source before a part becomes unavailable.
• You evaluate change notifications and supplier deviations, determining their impact on our products and processes.
• You lead component and material changes from start to finish—from initial analysis to final release.
• You conduct technical assessments of new and existing suppliers, including reviewing samples, performing First Article Inspections, and handling the technical aspects of audits.
• You own the incoming inspection instructions and measurement methods, serving as the primary point of contact for the incoming inspection team.
• You ensure that specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and traceability data within our PDM and ERP systems remain accurate and aligned.
• You ensure our material data is up to date (REACH, RoHS, PFAS) and identify substitutes for substances we no longer wish to use.
• You work in close collaboration with the Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineers, the QA Manager, and the Procurement department

What you bring:

• A bachelor’s degree (HBO) in mechanical engineering, industrial product design, mechatronics, or a similar field.
• At least 3 years of experience with components, supplier quality, or production engineering—ideally within the medical device industry or another regulated sector.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, including plastics, metals, adhesives, and electronic components.
• Experience with technical drawings, GD&T, metrology, and change management processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, REACH, and RoHS; knowledge of biocompatibility is a plus.
• A precise, organized approach to your work, with the confidence to engage effectively with suppliers.
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English; Dutch language skills are an advantage.

What we offer:

• An independent role with a genuine impact on the quality and availability of products.
• A small engineering team where you can collaborate closely and stay well-informed about each other’s work.
• Opportunities for professional development.