Supervisor Electronics Technician

Qabird; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Pension plan

Commuting allowance

Holiday leave 30 days

Training certifications

Quality equipment

International team

Friday drinks

Job summary

Qabird in The Hague is seeking a Supervisor to lead a 4-person technical team focused on radar systems. You will stay hands-on with daily production and bridge technical coaching with people management.

Report to the Department Head, collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Planning to keep projects on track, set clear goals, and drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• MBO4 (or equivalent) in Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related high‑tech technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in high‑tech manufacturing, assembly, or engineering environments.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, or managing a technical sub‑team of 2 to 8 direct reports.
• Strong hands‑on experience with electronics and assembly.
• Familiarity with tools like HiBob and Odoo (for scheduling and hours tracking) is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with a natural ability to deliver constructive feedback and motivate colleagues.
• A proactive, down‑to‑earth mindset. You are a great communicator who knows how to motivate people.
• Fluent English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Daily hands-on support including soldering, assembling, testing and calibrating radar parts.
• Lead and align the team, set milestones and review progress.
• Plan and schedule tasks; approve timesheets and manage leave.
• Coach team members and support department head reviews.
• Ensure quality and safety standards; optimize daily operations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Hands-on

Planning & Scheduling

Coaching & Growth

Process Improvement

Communication

Motivation

Fluent English

Education

MBO4 in Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

HiBob

Odoo

Job description

Bright minds build best. Lead a skilled technical team and ensure our radar systems perform perfectly when it counts.

As our Supervisor you will manage a dedicated technical team of 4 people while staying hands‑on with daily production. You will bridge the gap between technical coaching and people management—setting clear goals, organizing the schedule, and helping your team grow. You will report directly to the Department Head and work closely with Production, Engineering, and Planning to keep projects running smoothly.

What you'll do

• Daily Hands-on Support: Help your team with the daily workload. This includes soldering, assembling, testing, and calibrating electronic parts for our radar systems.

• Team Leadership: Set clear technical standards and milestones. Keep your team aligned, run regular reviews to track progress, and stay updated on high‑tech radar trends.

• Planning & Scheduling: Assign tasks and organize work schedules. Handle timesheet approvals and manage leave requests to keep the workflow smooth.

• Coaching & Growth: Train your team members, give regular feedback, and support their career growth. You will also assist the Department Head with mid‑year and end‑year reviews.

• Process Improvement: Make sure the team follows quality and safety standards. Spot bottlenecks, suggest better ways of working, and keep daily operations efficient.

What you bring

• MBO4 (or work experience equivalent) in Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related high‑tech technical field.

• 3+ years of experience in high‑tech manufacturing, assembly, or engineering environments.

• Proven experience leading, coaching, or managing a technical sub‑team of 2 to 8 direct reports.

• Strong hands‑on experience with electronics and assembly.

• Familiarity with tools like HiBob and Odoo (for scheduling and hours tracking) is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills with a natural ability to deliver constructive feedback and motivate colleagues.

• A proactive, down‑to‑earth mindset. You are a great communicator who knows how to motivate people.

• Fluent English, both spoken and written.

N.B. Don't worry if you don't tick every box. Our mission is a journey, and there's plenty to learn along the way. If most of this fits, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a background check are part of our screening process. We appreciate your understanding.

What we offer

• Working for a Great Place to Work certified company;

• Comprehensive pension plan;

• Commuting allowance;

• 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days);

• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications;

• High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role;

• An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from;

• As well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks!