Short summery
VHE Industrial Automation is a leading and rapidly growing high-tech manufacturing company with 170 employees, specializing in industrial automation. We deliver high-quality solutions to the top tier of the high-tech industry and continuously expand our activities with international ambitions. At VHE, everyone shares a passion for technology and strives for continuous innovation and quality. We offer a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment with plenty of opportunities for personal development and entrepreneurship.
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role within our organization, focusing on three core responsibilities: industrialization, sales support, and production improvements. You will guide the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and ensure the smooth introduction of new products into production. In addition, you will support the Sales team by assessing the manufacturability of customer requests and advising on technical solutions. Finally, you will initiate and implement improvements that enhance the efficiency, quality, and reliability of our production processes.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and implement advanced manufacturing strategies in collaboration with the Sales department.
- Apply Design for Assembly/Manufacturing (DFx) principles to optimize production processes.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues in production processes using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and practical problem-solving methodologies.
- Create and maintain work instructions, procedures, specifications, and reports.
- Collaborate with Production Engineering and other departments to continuously improve process and product quality.
What We Expect
- A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Automation.
- Experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment is an advantage.
- Knowledge of NPI, production processes, and assembly principles for complex electrical systems is an advantage.
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (such as Lean or Green Belt), FMEA, and Control Plans.
- Knowledge of cleanroom assembly is an advantage, given the stringent requirements within the high-tech sector.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and Technical Product Documentation (TPD).
- Strong analytical skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Excellent command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written.
What We Offer
VHE Industrial Automation offers a challenging and responsible position within an ambitious, technically advanced, and informal organization. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself and make a real impact in a dynamic and inspiring working environment. Our shared passion for industrial automation enables us to consistently deliver the highest quality.
In addition, we offer excellent employment conditions, including:
- A competitive gross monthly salary between €3,800 and €4,600, depending on your education and experience.
- Overtime compensation and holiday allowance.
- An impressive 40 days of annual leave.
- Travel expense reimbursement and a bicycle leasing scheme.
- Direct employment with VHE, including an initial contract of at least seven months.
- Flexible working hours, allowing you to start between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
- A pleasant workplace in Eindhoven, where you will have the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art high-tech products within a company characterized by short communication lines.
- A close-knit team where you can truly be yourself.
- Extensive attention to your personal and professional development through training and courses.
- Enjoyable activities outside of work, including team outings, social events, and our Break-Even afternoons.
- VHE is affiliated with the Metalektro Collective Labour Agreement (CAO Metalektro).
Your Application
Are you the Manufacturing Engineer who will strengthen our team and contribute to the future of VHE? We would be delighted to hear from you!
Please send your application to personeelszaken@vhe.nl.
If you would like to know more about this position first, please call +31 (0)40 250 85 00 and ask for Josephine van der Klis.