Supplier Quality Engineering Team Leader

At Frencken Mechatronics, every micron matters. Behind each high-tech system we build for the semiconductor, healthcare, and analytical industries lies a story of precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement. From cleanroom assemblies to complex modules, our teams work at the forefront of innovation.solving technical challenges that push the limits of manufacturing. Currently we are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineering expert, ready to take on a dual role of Team Leader and Senior Engineer.
Key duties & Responsibilities:
Quality and Operational performance of a selected number of suppliers
Working with suppliers on performance monitoring, solve technical issues and drive technical process improvements, for example quality and yield improvement, process control, risk analysis and reduction.
A small team of Supplier Quality Engineers
Work closely together with Frencken's procurement team and Frencken's suppliers' team.

Job description:

Responsible for the entire Quality and Technical process performance for suppliers and their n-tier suppliers.
Monitor, review and drive supplier quality performance from incidents to structural improvement.
Contribute to supplier development (e.g. implementing SPC, lean, FMEA, operational excellence at suppliers or n-tier suppliers).
Optimize manufacturing processes at suppliers by improving quality, testing and qualification infrastructure.
Supporting the development of a Procurement-wide Quality strategy
Carry-out Supplier Improvement Plans (SIP) and prioritize according to supplier's performance.
Manage a small team of five supplier quality engineers.
Background:
Completed (minimum) HBO education, preferably in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
Minimum of 7 years of work experience in a similar role.
Experience in a production environment with high-tech products and complex assembly processes.
Experience in improvement projects in supply chain.
Experience in relationships with suppliers.
Personal and Professional

Skills:

Excellent communication skills
Convincing/negotiation skills
Relationship builder (internal and external)
Pro-active attitude
Strong analytical skills
Ability to switch between complex matters and high-level conclusions
Understanding of manufacturing technology
Result oriented, hands-on mentality
Fluent in English

What We Offer   A collaborative, informal, and supportive working environment
Challenging, cutting-edge high-tech projects
Competitive salary and benefits package: 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days
Bonus scheme
Strong focus on personal growth and development
A team of passionate engineers who share your drive for technology
We are a global integrated technology solutions company that's fully committed to providing complete and integrated one-stop solutions in partnership with our valued customers. The Frencken Group serves customers in Europe, Asia, and the US through a global network of operating subsidiaries. The Group offers a comprehensive range of product solutions that span the entire value chain from initial product design, development and prototyping, to engineering, final test, and series manufacturing.

The comprehensive range of product solutions is enabled by leveraging the capabilities of our strategically located facilities in the Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia, and China.