Manufacturing Engineer (Operations) | NTS Hengelo

At NTS, we make it possible together. Technology inspires and drives us; it is our passion. We work on unique solutions for complex challenges. The Manufacturing Engineer (Operations) role is part of the Operations team and reports to the Operations Manager. You analyze performance, identify structural improvement opportunities, and ensure that processes remain stable, scalable, and future-proof.

Requirements

• Minimum HBO level of education (Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar)
• Experience in a high-tech production environment, for example, in assembly or machining
• Knowledge of quality methodologies such as SPC, CPK, PFMEA, and root cause analyses
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and process optimization
• Technically strong and analytically skilled
• Good communication skills and able to work effectively as a connector between production and support departments
• Ownership, decisiveness, and a strong drive for improvement

Benefits

• Salary from €3,500 to €5,000 gross per month, depending on experience and qualifications
• Over 40 days off: 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days with a full-time contract
• Personal development and growth opportunities, for example, through training and courses
• Remote work policy: 1 day of remote work per week with a net allowance of €2.40 per day
• Annual budget of €150 to spend, including for vitality, bike plan, or gym via the Alleo app
• Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer (max. 50 km one way) or full reimbursement of public transport costs
• Excellent pension scheme via PME
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Free fresh fruit at work