Manufacturing Engineer (Cabinet Assembly)

This is how you make an impact

As a Manufacturing Engineer (Cabinet Assembly), you will own and continuously improve cabinet and enclosure assembly processes, ensuring they are safe, efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective. By acting as the technical owner from prototype builds through volume ramp-up, you enable manufacturing readiness and smooth transitions in a high-mix EMS environment. Your hands-on expertise and end-to-end ownership directly support scalable production and business growth in a fast-paced startup.

This is what we offer you

In the role of Manufacturing Engineer (Cabinet Assembly) we offer you a challenging position in a dynamic and thriving production environment. You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development and profitability of Neways. We offer a full-time position in a highly motivated and collegial work environment with plenty of freedom for initiatives and room for personal development. A good salary matches your knowledge and experience. What really sets this job apart is a challenging position within a strongly growing, innovative and project driven high-tech electronics organization. Next to that we offer you ample opportunities to further develop and grow yourself as a professional.

This is what you bring to the team

We value professionalism, decisiveness, and confident decision-making. You have a strong analytical mindset and the ability to maintain a clear overview while keeping customer needs front and center. With excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, you know how to inspire teams and drive results. Your problem-solving abilities and structured approach enable you to tackle challenges effectively and keep quality at the core of everything you do.

Additionally, you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

• Minimum 3–7 year’s experience in:

  • EMS or electronics manufacturing environment

  • Cabinet / enclosure assembly, panel wiring, or electromechanical integration

  • Experience supporting low-to-medium volume, high-mix production is an advantage

  • Strong understanding of:

  • Mechanical assembly processes

  • Electrical panel / cabinet wiring practices

  • BOMs, drawings, and assembly documentation

  • Ability to read and interpret: Mechanical drawings

  • Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

  • Familiar with manufacturing KPIs, process capability, and quality tools

  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles is preferred

Key Responsibilities

Process & Manufacturing Engineering

1. Develop and industrialize cabinet / enclosure assembly processes, including:

   1. Mechanical assembly

   2. Electrical Panel wiring.

   3. Integration of PCBs, power supplies, terminals, harnesses, and electromechanical components.

2. Define assembly flow, work instructions, SOPs, and process controls and specifications example torque specifications.

3. Establish line layout, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids

4. Lead process validation, pilot builds, and NPI (New Product Introduction) activities

5. Optimize processes for productivity, quality, ergonomics, and cost.

6. Ensure effective ECN implementation and risk assessment for design and process changes. Update PFMEA/Control Plans and process documentations following changes.

7. Ensure alignment between drawings, BOMs, routings, and shop-floor documentation.

Quality & Compliance

1. Ensure compliance with customer specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

2. Support FAI, internal audits, customer audits and external certifications.

3. Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for assembly issues (mechanical, fit, wiring errors, workmanship)

4. Collaborate with Quality on defect reduction and yield improvement.

Collaboration & Support

1. Work closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams

2. Support DFM / DFA feedback to customers during product design or transition phase

3. Provide technical support and training to production operators and technicians

4. Assist in supplier evaluation related to mechanical parts and cabinets

5. Supports component level First Article inspection and perform form, fit, function assembly/test wherever necessary.

Startup & Ownership Mindset

1. Take ownership in building processes from scratch where needed

2. Be hands-on on the shop floor when required

3. Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Kaizen)

4. Willing to wear multiple hats in a startup manufacturing environment