Project Lead Factory Facilities

Trinamics; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinamics is seeking a Project Lead – Factory Facilities in Eindhoven to manage large-scale manufacturing and facility projects. This role includes overseeing new builds and upgrades costing over €10M, design development, and compliance with regulations. Candidates should hold a relevant Master's degree and possess 5-10 years of experience in a related field. Skills in project management and CAD design are essential. Join a pioneering team and shape the future of production environments!

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in facilities or related field.
• Strong affinity with high-tech machines and complex production environments.
• Knowledge of cleanroom environments and associated requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop factory environments from concept to realization.
• Manage execution of construction and upgrade projects.
• Ensure compliance with local building regulations.

Skills

Project management capabilities

Excellent communication

Analytical mindset

Team player

Proficiency in CAD-based layout design

Cleanroom operations knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

Job description

For an innovative high-tech company in the Eindhoven region, we are looking for a strong Project Lead – Factory Facilities who will take the organization’s manufacturing environment to the next level.

Due to rapid growth in production and the continuous introduction of new machine platforms, the factory is expanding and undergoing significant upgrades. In this role, you will manage large-scale new build and refurbishment projects (CAPEX > €10M) and play a key role in shaping the future of the production environment.

You will be responsible for gathering requirements across the organization and driving these plans toward realization in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.

If you are ready to take ownership of complex facility challenges, this could be your next career step.

Job Mission

In this role, you will ensure that manufacturing facilities meet both short-term and long-term requirements for the production of advanced machines.

You will align with engineering, planning, manufacturing, and external construction partners to ensure that all facility needs are clearly defined, communicated, and executed.

Job Description

• Design and develop factory environments from concept to realization, including full building infrastructure
• Optimize layouts for efficient flow of parts and machines, minimizing bottlenecks and complexity
• Support facility requirements in close collaboration with multiple stakeholders
• Oversee high-level CAD designs for flexible production environments, such as assembly workstations and test areas
• Apply concurrent engineering principles to implement changes in active production environments
• Collect and translate equipment data (dimensions, utilities, connections, positioning) into clear facility requirements
• Drive the design process in collaboration with real estate and construction partners
• Manage execution of construction and upgrade projects, ensuring timely delivery
• Lead scope changes related to budget, timeline, and project deliverables
• Ensure compliance with local building regulations and requirements

Education

• Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s with relevant experience) in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or Applied Physics
• Experience in facilities or a related field is required

Experience

• 5–10 years of relevant experience
• Strong affinity with high-tech machines and complex production environments
• Experience with plant layout and product flow optimization
• Knowledge of cleanroom environments and associated requirements
• Experience in designing and specifying cleanroom operations and facilities
• Proficiency in CAD-based layout design

Personal Skills

• Strong project management capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to maintain a helicopter view
• Team player with strong networking abilities
• Experience with change management
• Proactive, goal-oriented, and hands-on mentality
• Structured and able to maintain clear overviews
• Broad technical and business understanding
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus)
• Customer-focused with a process-driven mindset
• Able to influence stakeholders without formal authority
• Entrepreneurial and self-driven
• Resilient and persistent when facing challenges