Manufacturing Engineer in Best, Nederland

At Factory Best, one of the most prominent medical manufacturing sites globally, Royal Philips NV produces advanced medical systems for Image Guided Therapy (IGT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). In this role as Manufacturing Engineer, you ensure maximum yield, introduce product changes seamlessly, and minimize production disturbances. Working side-by-side with operations and development, you deliver structural solutions for critical technical challenges.

Your key responsibilities:

• Execute and support process validation while driving sustainable process improvements.
• Minimize production disruptions and maximize yield in close alignment with team leads and troubleshooting specialists.
• Lead escalations and execute root-cause analyses using 8D methodology and problem reports (PR) for defects such as DEFOA and MOA.
• Author, update, and implement clear work instructions and manage product changes through Life Cycle Management.
• Support New Product Introductions (NPI) and participate as a technical subject-matter expert during audits.

Functie-eisen

You will be successful if:

• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• You have at least two years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience within a high-tech or medical device environment.
• You hold a certified Six Sigma Green Belt.
• You have professional proficiency in both English and Dutch, both written and verbal.

Competenties

• Analytical mindset: you extract clear insights from complex process and quality data to drive structural improvements.
• Ownership: you take proactive initiative, solve roadblocks autonomously, and maintain accountability for your assigned unit.
• Stakeholder communication: you liaise effortlessly with diverse stakeholders, from shop-floor operators to R&D and senior leadership.
• Quality and compliance focus: you maintain rigorous standards of accuracy in regulated environments (ISO 13485, FDA).
• Pragmatic problem solver: you combine structured methodologies (DMAIC, 8D) with a hands-on attitude on the manufacturing floor.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

• A gross salary of € 4,500.- per month based on full-time employment
• 8.33% holiday allowance and 25 vacation days based on a full-time contract
• Pension scheme in accordance with the VvDN collective labor agreement (cao)
• Travel allowance or suitable mobility arrangement
• Full access to training and development programs via Randstad Academy
• Dedicated support and career coaching from a permanent Randstad Professional consultant

Bedrijfsinformatie

About Royal Philips NV:

Royal Philips NV is a global leader in health technology dedicated to improving people's health and well-being. Factory Best is one of Philips' largest and most advanced medical manufacturing sites, driving the design and production of state-of-the-art Image Guided Therapy (IGT) systems and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment. The site unites multidisciplinary engineering talent with stringent medical quality standards to deliver high-reliability systems worldwide.

About Randstad Professional:

At Randstad Professional, you take charge of your career in high tech. We act as your career mentor and strategic partner, connecting you with industry leaders like Royal Philips NV while accelerating your professional trajectory. Through Randstad Academy, you have continuous access to specialized training, certifications, and coaching to sharpen your expertise at every step.

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