Project Manager Industrialization

Applied Microelectronics AME; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Microelectronics AME based in Eindhoven is looking for a Project Manager Industrialization to lead industrialization projects from design to production. You will ensure efficient product introductions with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, has experience in project management within high-tech environments, and strong skills in communication and collaboration. AME offers a dynamic and international team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within industrialization or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production ramp-up and industrialization activities.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end industrialization projects.
• Translate product requirements into structured industrialization plans.
• Coordinate collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Manage transfer to production including process readiness and training.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Project Management

Manufacturing Processes

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Solution-oriented Mindset

Communication Skills (English)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Who are we

AME, part of the Metis Group, is an electronics company located in Brainport Eindhoven, a leading tech region. We partner with customers in developing and manufacturing high-quality electronic products with extensive product life cycle support.

The combination of electrical, mechanical, software, and industrial engineering expertise in our teams drives our innovation in markets like energy, climate and industry. With over 25 years of experience, a commitment to technology, a skilled workforce and a strong customer base, AME provides a unique offering as a manufacturing partner in the electronics sector.

Your daily job

As a Project Manager Industrialization at AME, you are responsible for leading industrialization projects from design freeze to successful start of production and ramp-up.

You act as the connecting link between Product Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Quality, ensuring new products are introduced into production in a stable, scalable, and efficient way. Product designs may come from AME Product Development or directly from customers.

In this role, you:

• Lead end-to-end industriali zation projects covering electronics assemblies, plastic injection moulding, and final assembly (box build)
• Translate product and business requirements into structured industrialization plans including scope, milestones, risks, budget, resources, and deliverables
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain
• Drive the realization of production tooling and equipment, including:
  • Test setups and test equipment (EOL and functional testing)
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Moulds, tooling parts, and supporting production aids
• Ensure DFM/DFA/DFT alignment by identifying manufacturability and testability risks early and coordinating improvements with engineering teams
• Manage the transfer to production, including process readiness, work instructions, pilot builds, operator training, and ramp-up activities
• Align supply chain readiness, including production planning, supplier coordination, logistics agreements, and capacity requirements
• Support quality readiness through control plans, FMEA alignment, validation and verification activities, deviation management, and change control
• Communicate project progress, risks, and key decisions to both internal stakeholders and customers

Who are you?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
• Several years of experience in project management within industrialization, manufacturing, NPI, or high‑tech production environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production ramp‑up, and industrialization activities
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, structured, and solution‑oriented way of working
• Comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams and driving alignment without direct hierarchical responsibility
• Experience with stage‑gate or structured product development processes is considered a strong plus
• Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch is a plus

Why joining AME?

• A key role with direct impact on how innovative products are successfully brought into production
• A technically challenging environment combining electronics, system assembly, and plastics manufacturing
• A fast-growing and ambitious organization
• Flat organizational structure with short communication lines
• An international team with modern facilities and equipment
• Responsibility, ownership, and room for professional growth