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Job Description

Join an innovative high-tech manufacturing organization that develops and produces complex, precision-engineered products for a highly regulated industry. Production takes place in low-volume, high-complexity environments where product quality, consistency, and traceability are critical. As a Production Engineer – Components & Materials, you will be responsible for managing the technical lifecycle of components and materials, ensuring continuity of supply, compliance with regulations, and product performance throughout the manufacturing process. You will work within a multidisciplinary Production Engineering team and collaborate closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, and Procurement colleagues. What you will do: You take ownership of everything related to our components, materials, and their suppliers, from initial selection to final validation. You monitor the lifecycle of our critical components and secure a secondary source before a part becomes unavailable. You evaluate change notifications and supplier deviations, determining their impact on our products and processes. You lead component and material changes from start to finish—from initial analysis to final release. You conduct technical assessments of new and existing suppliers, including reviewing samples, performing First Article Inspections, and handling the technical aspects of audits. You own the incoming inspection instructions and measurement methods, serving as the primary point of contact for the incoming inspection team. You ensure that specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and traceability data within our PDM and ERP systems remain accurate and aligned. You ensure our material data is up to date (REACH, RoHS, PFAS) and identify substitutes for substances we no longer wish to use. You work in close collaboration with the Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineers, the QA Manager, and the Procurement department What you bring: A bachelor’s degree (HBO) in mechanical engineering, industrial product design, mechatronics, or a similar field. At least 3 years of experience with components, supplier quality, or production engineering—ideally within the medical device industry or another regulated sector. Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, including plastics, metals, adhesives, and electronic components. Experience with technical drawings, GD&T, metrology, and change management processes. Familiarity with ISO 13485, REACH, and RoHS; knowledge of biocompatibility is a plus. A precise, organized approach to your work, with the confidence to engage effectively with suppliers. Strong proficiency in written and spoken English; Dutch language skills are an advantage. What we offer: An independent role with a genuine impact on the quality and availability of products. A small engineering team where you can collaborate closely and stay well-informed about each other’s work. Opportunities for professional development. A competitive salary. Flexible working hours. Interested? Then click to apply or send your CV and motivational letter to [email protected]. Privacy Notice: In order to apply for this vacancy you must submit your personal information to Science [&] Technology. Science [&] Technology will collect, use, and process your personal information as mentioned in our Privacy Policy. Our policy and processing of your personal information are compliant with the GDPR. Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually, however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are not seeking assistance and will not be liable for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions. Any candidates submitted by agencies without prior written agreement will be considered our direct applicants and may be employed without obligation or fee.

Core Responsibilities

Manage the technical lifecycle of components and materials, including supplier assessments, sourcing continuity, change control, validation, and incoming inspection methods. Maintain accurate specifications, bills of materials, traceability, and regulatory material data while collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, and Procurement.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial product design, mechatronics, or a related field and at least three years of experience with components, supplier quality, or production engineering are required. Candidates should know materials and manufacturing processes, technical drawings, GD&T, metrology, and change management, with familiarity with ISO 13485, REACH, and RoHS; strong English is required and Dutch is an advantage.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Hours
• Professional Development Opportunities