Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly

Role: Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly

Location: Drachten, Netherlands

Contract: Via Randstad

Philips Consumer Lifestyle Drachten is a global hub of innovation, developing and manufacturing world-class electric shavers and grooming solutions. Our production site utilizes complex, high-tech, highly automated processes and ranks among the most advanced in the world. We operate in a dynamic, collaborative environment with short lines of communication, cutting-edge technology, and a deep-rooted passion for craftsmanship.

Your Role:

As a Manufacturing Engineer Assembly, you will join the Value Stream OB&S (One Blade & Shavers) team. In this pivotal role, you will support the assembly of our flagship OneBlade devices and shavers across process, technical, and organizational domains. You will be the bridge between theory and practice—analyzing production bottlenecks, driving continuous improvement, and scaling up automated processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee, manage, and optimize high-tech assembly processes to ensure maximum efficiency and quality.

• Analyze complex technical bottlenecks within production and implement sustainable, root-cause solutions.

• Develop and enhance manufacturing processes, tooling, and operational concepts to drive cost and cycle-time reductions.

• Serve as a subject matter expert by training, mentoring, and supporting operators and technical maintenance staff.

• Participate in highly innovative, multidisciplinary project teams to introduce new products and technical modifications, maintaining close communication with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

To Succeed in This Role, You Should Have the Following Skills & Experience

• A completed Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in a technical field, preferably Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics with Several years of hands-on engineering experience within an automated, high-volume production environment.

• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and continuous improvement frameworks (Six Sigma is a plus).

• A unique blend of sharp analytical skills and a practical, "hands-on" mentality—the ability to translate data into actionable shop-floor improvements.

• Strong communication and influencing skills. You are assertive, decisive, and excel at building relationships across different organizational levels.

• Language: Professional proficiency in Dutch is a strict requirement for this role due to operational and safety documentation.