Manufacturing Engineer

Do you enjoy developing tools focusing on the quality of production methods? Do you have a background in Electronics / Mechatronics or similar and like having a coordinating role in a high-tech manufacturing environment? We'd love to have you! At Xsens you work for a growing and innovative company, where passion and impact are part of our core values.

Who is Xsens

Xsens is a leading full-stack provider of sensors, software, and analytics that enable the digitization of movement. Xsens serves the entertainment, health & sports, and automation & mobility markets. Our innovations enable our customers to capitalize on the value of movement by transforming data into meaningful and actionable insights. Partnering with leading global brands such as Electronic Arts, EPIC Games, 20th Century Studios, Netflix, Toyota, Siemens, and over 1000 sports organizations/research centers/universities, Xsens is creating extraordinary outcomes that move humanity forward. Xsens is a portfolio company of Francisco Partners, visit www.xsens.com to learn more.

Your role as a Manufacturing Engineer at Xsens

As a Manufacturing Engineer you are the linchpin between our Engineering and Operations departments. You will work closely with both departments to ensure a smooth transition between product development and production.

You are responsible for taking the lead in developing and maintaining tools for assuring the quality of production methods for Xsens’ product lines. You will set up automated test procedures and reporting, both in-house as well as working with manufacturing partners.

You will work closely with the Hardware Engineers on implementing the new or making modifications to the Quality Assurance Protocol and productions methods. You focus on ensuring that product quality risks are traced and quantified upfront to provide feedback during product development.

The position requires continuous interaction with Operations, Engineering, and our partners. You will be part of the Engineering Team, based in Enschede, the Netherlands.

Key challenges:

•  Conduct (D)FMEA and root cause analysis for projects.

• Collect data from reports and tests to identify trends and issues.

• Develop and implement test tooling for the production environment.

• Implement changes to quality processes to reduce defects.

• Actively follows-up as and when required on manufacturer interactions/evaluations/feedback.

• Actively searches for opportunities to reduce the yield loss and lower production costs.

• Apply SPC and develop new quality tools.

Xsens is looking for a thorough Manufacturing Engineer. Someone who thrives in an environment where your analytical thinking is highly appreciated. You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering & Management, Electronics, Mechatronics or related

• Diagnostic Information Gathering

• Affiliation with statistics and willing to apply for Lean Green belt

• Knowledge on Lean Six Sigma

• Interest in Quality Assurance and improvement

• 1 - 3 years’ experience as Process/Manufacturing Engineer

• Result driven, proactive and conscientious personality

• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English

Working at Xsens

 We value ingenious ideas, no matter where they come from. We believe diverse thoughts, voices, and backgrounds make us stronger as a company. We know that it is through collaboration with people from all walks of life that we make the most positive impact as an organization.

Join Xsens’ innovative, ambitious, and international team, where your ideas and talents make an impact. Along with a competitive compensation package, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and help you thrive.

• 28 paid vacation days with an option to buy, sell, or carry over days, giving you flexibility to manage your time off as appropriate to your situation

• Tax perks for your sports memberships and bicycle purchase; so staying active is easier than ever.

• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home, helping you balance life and work

• Paid volunteer time: Through our partnership with Stichting Present, you have the opportunity to give back to the community during office hours

• Our partnership with Equip gives you on-demand access to a dedicated financial planner who provides clear guidance and a concrete plan for wealth building, pensions, and major life events.

• Enjoy company social events as well as fun, informal activities organized by our staff association. From movie nights and sports clinics to cooking classes and LAN parties, there’s always something happening to connect and have fun