Manufacturing Engineer

About the team

The Hardware Engineering team (35 FTE) translates customer requirements into robust technical solutions, qualified according to military standards. To make the products optimally suitable for production, manufacturing engineers work closely within the hardware development team. The focus is on developing and releasing electronic PCBAs and mechanical parts (such as housings). The production of these parts is outsourced to our partners.

The SOTAS product is assembled and functionally tested at our facility in Huizen.

About your future job

• You ensure that products are optimally designed at the lowest cost and highest quality. To guarantee that we deliver quality products to our customers, you ensure that both internal and external production knows exactly how the product should be produced and tested. For this, you compile data packages and work instructions and proactively communicate with partners and internal production.
• You select components and tools with the lowest possible risk of supply problems.
• You specify and prepare technical documentation for new production processes and implement new tools, including adjusting work instructions.
• You contribute to the test setups so that they fit optimally into the production process.
• You support the factory in analyzing problems in materials or assembly.
• You see opportunities in production processes to implement improvements based on Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Why you are a good match

We are looking for a new colleague who:

• Has experience in the manufacturing and electronics industry as a Manufacturing Engineer.
• Has knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or would like to learn it.
• Has at least 3+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Is a creative and analytical thinker, always looking for smart solutions.
• Has an HBO diploma or equivalent through experience.
• Has good communication skills and can work independently.
• Can express themselves excellently in Dutch and English, both orally and in writing.

What you get in return

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Including plenty of room for own initiative and good ideas.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development within the organization, for example in technical, commercial, or international fields.
• Valuable international collaborations with colleagues from 68 countries.
• A comfortable workplace in a modern environment, with attention to flexibility and the right work-life balance.
• Working can usually be done where and when you want to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales, we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.
• A good salary, appropriate travel allowance, and the possibility to personalize your employment conditions annually: for example, you can exchange days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness, and relocation costs.
• 40 vacation days per year.

NOTE: Dutch nationality is required due to the requirements arising from the military nature of our projects.

Interested?

Apply now by clicking 'Apply now' below!

To ensure we are a good match, we may ask you to participate in an assessment.

_Diversity Statement

We believe that your job should support the right work/life balance and be the platform to realize your ambitions. This means that equal opportunities, inclusivity, and an informal culture are an essential part of our success. But also that your health and happiness are very important to us! That's why we offer you the flexibility to do what is important to you; whether that's working part-time, working from home, or the possibility to be flexible in your start and end times, we think along with you._

_Security Requirements

In line with Thales' basic security requirements, we may ask candidates for proof of identity, work permit, and employment and education history. Some vacancies also require a security clearance which requires further information. For more information on what is required for certain security clearance, please consult the General Intelligence and Security Service._